Veterinary Internship – Surgery

Inspiring Vet Care; 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

Discounted staff pet care

Discounts/cashback with retailers

Job summary

Inspiring Vet Care in Leeds is offering a 12-month Veterinary Intern position based at our West Yorkshire hospital. You will work alongside our surgical team, gaining hands-on experience in a referral environment while developing your clinical skills under mentorship.

You are a recent veterinary graduate or equivalent, registered with the RCVS, and eager to advance in veterinary surgery through ward rounds, case discussions and governance activities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and RCVS registration with clinical team experience.
• Willingness to develop surgical skills in a referral environment.
• Strong teamwork and professional conduct in a busy clinic.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ward rounds, case discussions and governance activities.
• Assist with a variety of surgical procedures alongside surgeons.
• Support post-operative care and client communication.
• Discharge patients and coordinate follow-up investigations as needed.
• Provide on-call and weekend support within hospital shifts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Clear communication

Evidence-based practice

Education

Veterinary degree and RCVS registration

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join the frank. Pet Surgeons team in a 12- month internship based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. This role has a planned start date from January 2027 but can be flexible.

Our surgical intern program is aimed at motivated veterinary surgeons, who will play a key role in the management, monitoring, and treatment of our patients. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent veterinary graduate or an individual with equivalent experience to enhance their surgical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. The selected candidate will work closely with our experienced surgical team, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of surgical procedures.

It is our mission to make specialist surgical care more accessible. Our specialist surgical teams are up to date with the latest surgical techniques, and routinely carry out highly complex surgeries, enabling us to confidently take on the most challenging cases. Everything we do is backed up by a unique Surgical Complications Guarantee that covers any complications arising from surgery within 6 months of the procedure. We have fixed price packages for all of our procedures.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

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.

• 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

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 inspiring vet care, 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

• 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

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

£32,960, Plus Benefits