Veterinary Surgical Intern

Gainsborough Referrals; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month structured surgical intern- t

Mentorship from European Specialist in

Exposure to varied referral caseload

CPD days

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Gainsborough Referrals is seeking a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join as a Surgical Intern for a 12-month structured program in Lincolnshire. The role targets vets with 2-3 years post-qualification experience and a rotating internship, offering close supervision and meaningful case involvement.

You will work with a European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery and gain exposure to orthopaedic, soft tissue, spinal/neurology and advanced imaging cases, under supportive supervision to build

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with MRCVS status or eligibility.
• Strong interest in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery.
• Compassionate and professional patient care.
• Ability to work well in a close clinical team.
• Willingness to learn and develop clinical judgement.
• Experience in small animal practice would help.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surgical consultations, patient assessments and case work-up.
• Support the surgical team with orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures.
• Help with inpatient care, post-operative monitoring and recovery.
• Assist with diagnostic imaging, including radiography and CT.
• Prepare patients for surgery and support theatre workflow.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and communication notes.
• Take part in case discussions, teaching sessions and clinical reviews.
• Communicate with clients and referring vets under supervision.
• Work closely with nursing and clinical support teams to deliver high standards of care.

Skills

MRCVS status

Interest in orthopaedic surgery

Interest in soft tissue surgery

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Rotating internship completed

Tools

Radiography

CT

Surgical instruments

Job description

Gainsborough Referrals is looking for a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our team as a Surgical Intern.

This is a structured 12-month position designed for a vet with a strong interest in small animal surgery who is looking to develop their clinical confidence, surgical knowledge and referral practice experience. The role would suit someone considering a future certificate, internship, residency, or longer-term career in referral surgery. The successful applicant will have 2-3 years post qualification experience in the UK and will have already done a rotating internship.

You will work closely with Jean-Benoit Lefebvre MVDr DipECVS MRCVS, European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery, and the wider clinical team. The role will provide exposure to a varied referral caseload, including orthopaedic, soft tissue, spinal/neurology and advanced imaging cases.

As a smaller independent referral practice, we are able to offer close supervision, direct access to senior clinicians and meaningful involvement in case management. This is not a sole-charge role and is intended to provide a supportive, practical and clinically valuable step for a vet wanting to progress in surgery.

Key responsibilities

The successful candidate will be involved in:

• Assisting with surgical consultations, patient assessments and case work-up
• Supporting the surgical team with orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures
• Helping with inpatient care, post-operative monitoring and recovery
• Assisting with diagnostic imaging, including radiography and CT
• Preparing patients for surgery and supporting theatre workflow
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and communication notes
• Taking part in case discussions, teaching sessions and clinical reviews
• Communicating with clients and referring vets under appropriate supervision
• Working closely with the nursing and clinical support teams to deliver high standards of patient care

What we are looking for

We are looking for a qualified Veterinary Surgeon who is enthusiastic, reliable and genuinely interested in small animal surgery.

You should have:

• MRCVS status, or eligibility to register with the RCVS
• A strong interest in orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery
• A compassionate and professional approach to patient care
• The ability to work well as part of a close clinical team
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and develop your clinical judgement
• Previous small animal practice experience would be helpful, but the right attitude and interest in surgery are most important

What we offer

• Salary of £40,000 per annum
• 12-month structured surgical internship
• Direct mentorship from a European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
• Exposure to a varied referral surgical caseload
• Experience with orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, CT and spinal/neurology cases
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• CPD days
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking

About Gainsborough Referrals

Gainsborough Referrals is an independent small animal referral practice based in Lincolnshire. We provide referral services in surgery, neurology/spinal cases and advanced imaging, including CT.

We are a small, focused team with a strong emphasis on practical training, supportive case discussion and high standards of patient care. This role offers the right candidate the opportunity to develop in a referral environment while being closely supported by experienced clinicians.