Small Animal Surgery Intern — Mentored in Referral Care

IVC Evidensia UK; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work

Green Cars salary sacrifice

Voluntary benefits

Staff pet discounts

Discounts & cashback

Job summary

Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe is offering a 12-month Small Animal Surgery Intern position to gain exposure to a referral setting. You will assist in diverse surgical procedures, care for in-house patients, and participate in client communication to support busy caseload management.

The role targets those pursuing a Surgical Residency; interns engage in ward rounds, case discussions, and mentorship with senior clinicians to build clinical confidence and evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS with experience working as part of a clinical veterinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Clear and confident communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork and a positive, proactive attitude to learning and development
• An interest in evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical best practice
• Professionalism, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in a busy clinical environment
• A willingness to support the whole clinical team and engage with other clinical services when needed

Responsibilities

• Assist in a wide variety of surgical procedures
• Provide care for in-house patients
• Actively participate in client communication to support the efficient management of our busy caseload
• Engage in case discussions and clinical governance activities to support clinical development

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Clinical reasoning

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Hamilton Specialist Referrals in High Wycombe is offering a 12-month Small Animal Surgery Intern position to gain exposure to a referral setting. You will assist in diverse surgical procedures, care for in-house patients, and participate in client communication to support busy caseload management.

The role targets those pursuing a Surgical Residency; interns engage in ward rounds, case discussions, and mentorship with senior clinicians to build clinical confidence and evidence-based practice.