We are excited to advertise for a surgical intern position starting September 2026.
The surgical team delivers specialist led care across soft tissue and orthopaedics, collaborating with our other disciplines to provide the best possible outcome for all our patients. Our team is composed of four specialist surgeons, three surgical residents, three surgical interns and a dedicated nursing team. We have a varied and challenging soft tissue and orthopaedic caseload, and our own Vets@Night service for inpatient care throughout the night.
Pride Veterinary Referrals is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary referral hospital, with specialist lead teams in Surgery, Medicine, Neurology, Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, and an onsite Physiotherapy-Hydrotherapy department. We strive to deliver world class patient care, and our facilities provide a superb environment, including 13 consultation rooms, 4 inpatient wards, including a dedicated intensive care unit, 5 fully equipped theatres, 16 slice CT scanner, a 1.5 Testla MRI, arthroscopy, fluoroscopy, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic equipment, BioMedtrix hip kit and standard and locking implant systems. Pride Veterinary Centre is a referral teaching hospital working in collaboration with University of Nottingham Veterinary School. This provides the opportunity to support teaching and research interests.
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.
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 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
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
- 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
How to Apply
Submit your CV, cover letter, and references via the application link or directly email:
[email protected]For more information, feel free to contact Ryan Powell in our Talent Team at 07816 202690 or via email at
[email protected]
Important Dates:
- Applications open: 05th May 2026
- Application deadline: 29th May 2026
- Interviews commencing June 2026
We will be only accepting requests to visit the hospital from short-listed candidates.
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.
£32,000, Plus Benefits
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