Veterinary Internship - Equine

IVC Evidensia; Ashington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accommodation

Job summary

Sussex Equine Hospital is offering an exciting internship for motivated veterinarians seeking hands-on experience in a busy referral hospital. You will work under board-certified specialists, assisting with a wide range of lameness, medical, and surgical cases.

Free accommodation will be provided during your internship. You will gain exposure to advanced diagnostic imaging, surgeries, and in-patient care, with mentorship from a dedicated team of nurses and clinicians.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS are required.
• Strong organisational and time management skills are essential.
• Clear and confident communication and teamwork skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with general anaesthesia and surgeries in the surgical suite.
• Engage in advanced diagnostic imaging including radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine.
• Gain experience with procedures such as biopsies, cardiac work-ups, and intensive care.
• Oversee in-patient care with the nursing team and perform routine exams and follow-ups.
• Rotate out-of-hours duties to support emergency admissions and treatments.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Clinical skills

Education

Veterinary degree

RCVS registered

Job description

Responsibilities

Sussex Equine Hospital is offering an exciting internship for motivated veterinarians looking to gain hands‑on experience in a busy referral hospital. You will work under the guidance of board‑certified specialists, assisting with a wide range of lameness, medical, and surgical cases. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with general anaesthesia and surgeries in our surgical suite.


• Participating in advanced diagnostic imaging, including radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine.


• Gaining experience with medical procedures such as biopsies, cardiac work‑ups, providing intensive care, etc.


• Overseeing in‑patient care alongside our dedicated nursing team, including patient exams, treatment checks, and routine care.


• Rotating out‑of‑hours duties providing in‑patient care and assisting senior vets with emergency admissions and treatments.

Located in beautiful West Sussex, our state‑of‑the‑art, purpose‑built referral hospital offers a stunning working environment. Explore the South Downs, relax at nearby beaches, or enjoy city life in Brighton and London with excellent train links.

Our hospital features three hospital barns, a separate isolation facility, a modern surgical suite, advanced imaging facilities including CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine, and on‑site laboratories, Also Free accommodation will be provided during your Internship. You can see more about our facilities on our website: www.sussexequinehospital.co.uk.

Our team is made up of highly trained specialists (4 Surgeons, 2 Internists, 1 Theriogenologist, and 1 Sports Medicine Specialist), along with dedicated equine nurses, trainee nurses, grooms, administration staff, 12 ambulatory vets, and 3 resident trainee vets. We pride ourselves on a friendly, supportive environment where learning and professional growth are a priority.

IVC is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC , we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Intern, you will gain valuable exposure to a referral or advanced clinical environment, working collaboratively with experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support teams to deliver high‑quality patient and client care.

This role is designed to support your clinical development, build confidence in managing more complex cases, and deepen your understanding of evidence‑based veterinary medicine. You’ll actively participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical governance activities, while being supported by senior clinicians and mentors.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a motivated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon who is keen to develop their clinical skills within a supportive referral or advanced‑care setting. You’ll bring:

• 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

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your clinical development and future career progression. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured exposure to a referral or advanced clinical environment with support and mentorship from experienced clinicians and hospital teams


• Opportunities to participate in ward rounds, teaching sessions, journal clubs, and case discussions


• Access to learning resources such as aspiring intern and resident webinars and referral learning content


• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• Free Accommodation Provided


• Healthcare Cash Plan


• Cycle to Work scheme


• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme


• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you


• Discounted staff pet care


• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

£26,528.31 - £26,529.31 a year

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