Veterinary Internship - ECC

VC Evidensia UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VDS costs covered

RCVS registration fees covered

7 weeks annual leave

Birthday off

CPD allowance

Mentorship by ECC specialists

Job summary

Vets Now Glasgow is offering a 13‑month Discipline-Specific Internship in Emergency and Critical Care within our ECC team. You’ll rotate day, back, and night shifts, gain hands‑on ICU experience, and engage in seminars, research, and taught sessions with mentors.

Applicants must hold a veterinary degree recognised by the RCVS, be eligible to work in the UK, and have ECC exposure. A structured mentorship pathway can lead to residency opportunities.

Qualifications

• RCVS‑recognised veterinary degree required.
• RCVS registration or eligibility to register.
• Prior completion of a small animal rotating internship or significant ECC experience.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, diagnosis, and treatment of ECC cases.
• Manage ICU patients and emergency referrals under supervision.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure holistic patient care.
• Actively engage in seminars, journal clubs, and ad-hoc teaching sessions.
• Contribute to clinical research projects alongside mentors.
• Maintain high clinical standards, accurate records, and ethical patient care.
• Work effectively with ECC specialists, residents, and senior nurses in an inclusive and respectful team environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS-recognised veterinary degree

Job description

Vets Now Hospital, Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland

Vets Now is the European leader in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC), with a proven track record in specialist-led training. Our Glasgow referral hospital offers a multi-disciplinary environment with EBVS residency programmes and discipline-specific internships across ECC, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, and Diagnostic Imaging.

We are now inviting applications for our Discipline-Specific Internship in Emergency and Critical Care at Vets Now Specialist Referrals, Glasgow.

Role Overview

This 13-month internship provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with our ECC specialist team, gaining hands-on experience in ICU and emergency referrals. Interns will rotate through day, back, and night shifts, with dedicated time for study, research, and collaboration with other specialties to enhance ECC-related skills.

Interns will engage in advanced patient care, supported by our experienced ICU nursing team and access to cutting-edge equipment, including mechanical ventilation, high-flow nasal oxygen therapy, and therapeutic plasma exchange.

Glasgow has a well-established residency programme, and discipline-specific interns will also be involved in organised teaching; This internship will put you in a strong postion to apply for any possible future residency opportunities both in Vets Now and over hospitals.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning, diagnosis, and treatment of ECC cases.
• Manage ICU patients and emergency referrals under supervision.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure holistic patient care.
• Actively engage in seminars, journal clubs, and ad-hoc teaching sessions.
• Contribute to clinical research projects alongside mentors.
• Maintain high clinical standards, accurate records, and ethical patient care.
• Work effectively with ECC specialists, residents, and senior nurses in an inclusive and respectful team environment.

Requirements

• Applicants must have a veterinary degree recognised by the RCVS.
• RCVS registration (or eligibility to register).
• Prior completion of a small animal rotating internship (or significant ECC experience).
• Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to prioritise, stay calm in challenging situations, and work collaboratively.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 per annum
• Professional Costs Covered: VDS and RCVS registration fees
• Leave: 7 weeks annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Learning & Development: Pre-planned seminars, journal clubs, ad-hoc teaching, and CPD allowance
• Mentorship: Supervision by ECC specialists, with opportunities to transition into a residency programme for suitable candidates

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.

Key Dates

Applications open: 28th August 2026. Applications close: 20th September 2026. Interview week: 28th September 2026. Start Date: 7th December 2026 (Can be slightly flexible on this).

Join Vets Now Glasgow and take your next step in Emergency & Critical Care with a structured, specialist-led internship.

Vets Now Hospital, Glasgow

123-145 North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DA, United Kingdom

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Ryan Powell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.