Surgery Intern

Linnaeus; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

VDS fees paid

CPD funded

Free Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Wellness program

Job summary

Eastcott Referrals in Swindon offers a one-year specialty internship in veterinary soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. Interns work with a team of five RCVS specialists and will receive regular training, with opportunities to participate in rounds, seminars, and Linnaeus-wide CPD.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, be eligible to work in the UK, and hold or be eligible for RCVS membership, plus a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Membership (or eligibility) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with and be supervised by surgeons throughout the internship.
• Attend and participate in surgery rounds, teaching seminars, and journal clubs.
• Assist with referred cases and take increasing responsibility as the internship progresses.
• Complete a clinical research project suitable for publication.

Job description

Eastcott Referrals is offering a new, one-year specialty internship position for candidates who are interested in advancing their career in the field of veterinary soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery.It is anticipated that completion of the internship will put the successful candidate in a strong position to apply for residencies.

Our surgery team consists of five RCVS recognised specialists and one post-residency clinician. We routinely work alongside specialists in medicine, anaesthesia and imaging and frequently collaborate with specialists in ophthalmology, cardiology and dentistry/oral maxillo-facial surgery. We benefit from having excellent facilities including full MIS capability and perform all surgeries expected in a specialist referral hospital including THR, CUE and a new, rapidly growing interventional service. Supporting equipment/facilities includes a purpose-built ICU, (DR) radiography, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, high field MRI, CT and in-house 3D printing capabilities.

To support our aim of providing the highest level of clinical training, the intern will work directly alongside and be supervised by our surgeons and receive regular training and assessment throughout the year. We also expect the intern to have primary responsibility for some referred cases as they progress through their internship. Interns will also participate in surgery rounds, teaching seminars, journal clubs and will have access to a range of Linnaeus-wide training opportunities including continuing professional development provided by senior members of staff. The intern will also be encouraged to complete a clinical research project for publication.

Excellent written and verbal communication is required together with interpersonal and organisational skills, eligibility to work in the UK, membership (or eligibility) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and a valid driving license.

Closing date for applications is 15th August 2026 or sooner if sufficient applications are received.

The anticipated starting date for the internship is flexible but ideally Autumn 2026.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Recruitment referral reward scheme.

About Us

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals are based in Swindon. We are a multi-disciplinary specialist referral hospital that offers the highest standards of care for small animals. We believe excellence is at the heart of both clinical standards and customer service to make sure our patients have the best quality care.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.