Surgery Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS fees paid

VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced family leave

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher

Free flu jab

Referral reward scheme

Job summary

Linnaeus is offering a one-year internship at Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon for those pursuing advanced training in veterinary soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. The internship provides hands-on experience alongside specialists and exposure to MIS capabilities and diverse referral procedures.

Successful candidates will be mentored by senior surgeons, participate in rounds and seminars, and may contribute to a publishable clinical research project.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Membership (or eligibility) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
• Valid driving license
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Work directly alongside and be supervised by our surgeons with regular training and assessment throughout the year
• Assume primary responsibility for some referred cases as progression occurs
• Participate in surgery rounds, teaching seminars, and journal clubs
• Access Linnaeus-wide training opportunities including CPD
• Encourage completion of a clinical research project for publication

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Veterinary degree

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.

Informal inquiries are welcome and can be sent to [e-mail].