Surgical Veterinary Intern - Hands-on Training & Mentorship

IVC Evidensia Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Voluntary benefits: choose from a wide

Discounted staff pet care

Access to discounts/cashback with many

Job summary

inspiring vet care in Leeds offers a 12-month Veterinary Intern role based at our hospital, starting January 2027 with flexibility. This opportunity is ideal for a recent veterinary graduate or those with equivalent experience to enhance surgical skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.

You will work with our experienced surgical team to gain hands-on experience in a referral setting, participating in ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical governance while being mentored by senior

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 and 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

Responsibilities

• Participate in surgical procedures alongside surgeons in the operating theatre
• Assist with post-surgery discharge of pets
• Conduct re-check appointments
• Coordinate hospital processing for follow-up radiographs
• Compose referral letters
• Provide support to Out-Of-Hours (OOH) staff during on-call weeks
• Discharge pets and admit emergency cases during weekend hospital shifts
• Scrub into theatre for emergency procedures requiring immediate attention

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Clinical reasoning

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

inspiring vet care in Leeds offers a 12-month Veterinary Intern role based at our hospital, starting January 2027 with flexibility. This opportunity is ideal for a recent veterinary graduate or those with equivalent experience to enhance surgical skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.

You will work with our experienced surgical team to gain hands-on experience in a referral setting, participating in ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical governance while being mentored by senior