Emergency & Critical Care Vet Internship — ICU Training

Vets Now; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £35k per annum

VDS and RCVS registration fees covered

7 weeks annual leave (+ birthday off)

External CPD/conference allowance

Mentorship from clinical ECC mentor

Externship time

Job summary

Vets Now Manchester is seeking a 12‑month Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Internship. The role primarily operates in the ICU, handling emergency referrals with a rolling rota and no on‑call duties.

Interns receive structured clinical work, training, and collaborative case discussions to build confidence in ECC practice. Successful interns will be mentored by residency‑trained ECC clinicians, participate in seminars, and contribute to research while enjoying a supportive, specialist‑led

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree recognised by the RCVS.
• Eligibility or registration with the RCVS.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to remain calm, prioritise, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Compassionate, professional and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver emergency and critical care under close supervision.
• Manage ICU patients and emergency referrals across multiple disciplines.
• Participate in case planning, diagnosis, treatment, and record keeping.
• Engage in case discussions with clinicians, residents, and nursing teams.
• Contribute to research projects, seminars, journal clubs, and teaching opportunities.
• Uphold high standards of clinical care, professionalism, and animal welfare.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Record-keeping

Under pressure

Compassionate approach

Education

RCVS-recognised veterinary degree

Job description

Vets Now Manchester is seeking a 12‑month Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care Internship. The role primarily operates in the ICU, handling emergency referrals with a rolling rota and no on‑call duties.

Interns receive structured clinical work, training, and collaborative case discussions to build confidence in ECC practice. Successful interns will be mentored by residency‑trained ECC clinicians, participate in seminars, and contribute to research while enjoying a supportive, specialist‑led