Surgery Intern: Small Animal Referrals (Glasgow)

Inspiring Vet Care; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS and VDS registration fees covered

7 weeks annual leave + birthday off

Externships and CPD opportunities

Job summary

Vets Now Referrals Glasgow offers a structured Surgery Discipline-Specific Internship in a busy multidisciplinary referral hospital. You will gain hands-on exposure to soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery with close supervision from experienced clinicians.

The 12-month programme supports development through seminars, case discussions, and research projects, with mentoring, teaching opportunities, and a focus on high clinical standards and patient care.

Qualifications

• A recognised veterinary degree.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the RCVS.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and visa documentation.
• Successfully completed a small animal rotating internship in a multidisciplinary referral hospital.
• Strong communication and English language skills.
• Genuine interest in small animal surgery (soft tissue and orthopaedics).
• High clinical standards, attention to detail and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, diagnosis, and treatment of surgical cases.
• Work closely with senior clinicians, residents, and nursing team in patient management.
• Consider animal welfare and ethical principles when planning interventions.
• Maintain high clinical standards and accurate medical records.
• Contribute to seminars, journal clubs, case discussions, and local teaching opportunities.
• Engage in clinical research projects and independent study.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

Skills

Strong communication

English language proficiency

Interest in small animal surgery

Calm under pressure

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Vets Now Referrals Glasgow offers a structured Surgery Discipline-Specific Internship in a busy multidisciplinary referral hospital. You will gain hands-on exposure to soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery with close supervision from experienced clinicians.

The 12-month programme supports development through seminars, case discussions, and research projects, with mentoring, teaching opportunities, and a focus on high clinical standards and patient care.