Veterinary Orthopaedic Intern - Fixed Term Contract

VetPartners Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay (6.6 weeks)

CPD allowance £1500 + 5 days

Health Cash Plan

RCVS membership paid

VDS cover

Volunteering day

Cycle to Work

Company sick pay

Annual pay reviews

CPD/training support

Job summary

VetPartners Limited is seeking a Veterinary Orthopaedic Intern on a fixed term 12-month contract in Horsham, West Sussex. The role supports our busy orthopaedic referral team and offers hands-on experience under expert surgeons.

Salary is £35,000, dependent on experience, with extensive in-house CPD opportunities. The position targets recent graduates or veterinarians aiming to specialise in orthopaedic surgery, with potential pathways to residency and clinical advancement within the VetPartners

Qualifications

• A veterinary qualification recognised by the RCVS and eligibility to practise in the UK.
• Interest in small animal orthopaedics and referral surgery.
• Willingness to participate in CPD and learning on the job.

Responsibilities

• Assist referral surgeons with diagnosis and surgical management of cases.
• Support perioperative care of surgical patients under supervision.
• Develop orthopaedic skills through hands-on casework and training.

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery

Clinical care

Team collaboration

Education

DVM / veterinary medicine

Job description

Veterinary Orthopaedic Intern - Fixed Term Contract

Dawes Farm, Bognor Road, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals

Horsham, West Sussex

Fixed Term Contract (12 months)

Are you looking to gain further experience in orthopaedics, pursue a career in small animal surgery or develop a particular interest in small animal orthopaedic surgery?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

Anderson Abercromby Veterinary Referrals is a busy, dedicated small animal orthopaedic referral practice. Our veterinary team comprises an RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, an ECVS Diplomate in Small Animal Surgery and an RCVS Advanced Practitioner.

We are based in a refurbished building in a beautiful rural setting, with excellent facilities including two operating theatres and an on-site CT scanner. We are well equipped to manage the full range of orthopaedic procedures, including THR, TPLO, CUE and arthroscopy.

About the Role

As a Veterinary Orthopaedic Intern, you will assist our referral surgeons with the diagnosis and surgical management of referred cases. You will play an important role in the perioperative care of surgical patients under the supervision of our experienced referral surgeons, gaining valuable experience in all aspects of case management.

Depending on your experience, you will have opportunities to perform parts of routine surgeries, alongside benefiting from free in-house CPD in routine orthopaedic procedures.

The position is particularly suited to recent graduates or vets with a few years of general practice experiencewho are interested in developing their orthopaedic skills or pursuing a career in referral or specialist surgery.

Several of our previous interns have gone on to secure university residency positions, publish in peer-reviewed journals and become ECVS and RCVS Diplomates.

About Horsham

Horsham is a vibrant market town in West Sussex, offering an excellent balance of countryside and town life. There are plenty of independent cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops, while the surrounding Sussex countryside and South Downs provide excellent opportunities for walking and cycling.

The South Coast and Brighton are within easy reach, and Horsham has regular train services to London. Gatwick Airport is also conveniently close.

The Package

• Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
• Salary: £35,000, dependent on experience

Applicants must hold aveterinary qualification recognised by the RCVS that allows you to practise within the UKand already have theright to work in the UKin place prior to application.

As part of the VetPartners family our excellent range of benefits includes (pro rata):

• 6.6 weeks' paid holiday including bank holidays
• £1500 CPD allowance per annum plus 5 days
• Health Cash Plan – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments – from dentistry to sports massage
• RCVS Membership paid and two other membership subscriptions
• VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Discounted veterinary fees
• One day paid for volunteering (your choice of where)
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel, entertainment and much more
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities
• CPD/training support

Join an Employer of the Year!VetPartners has been recognised for outstanding team culture and support.

We are committed to providing a fair recruitment process with equality of opportunity for all, and our vacancies are open to those from all backgrounds. As an employer, we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all our people.