Pride Veterinary Referrals is a large, purpose-built, state-of-the-art referral hospital in Derby. The facilities include thirteen consultation rooms, seven hospital wards, five theatres, three ultrasound rooms, a cardiology suite, an advanced imaging suite with CT and MRI, interventional radiology capability, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmills, and a dedicated chemotherapy room.
Pride Veterinary Referrals is set at the heart of the prize-winning Pride Park development, in amongst some amazing sporting facilities and commercial enterprises. The foothills of the Derbyshire Dales offer idyllic surroundings, whilst having the urban benefits of both Derby and Nottingham cities on the doorstep, as well as an international airport very close by.
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.
About the Team and Culture
The successful applicant will join our established team of three ECVIM-CA internal medicine diplomates, one ECVIM-CA oncology diplomate, four ECVIM-CA residents, two discipline specific interns, and dedicated medicine nurses.
The team of veterinary professionals at Pride Referrals delivers specialist-led care, with close collaboration between multidisciplinary diplomate-driven services (internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology, surgery, anaesthesia, and ophthalmology) to provide the best possible outcome for all patients.
The hospital works in conjunction with the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine, offering opportunities for collaborative work, including teaching of the final year students during their clinical rotations.
Applicant Requirements
Desire to pursue a residency is not a requirement, however this one-year internship is aimed at preparing the candidate for an internal medicine residency.
The successful candidates will need to be members of the RCVS at the time of starting the internship. Additional requirements are proficiency in the English language, excellent communication skills, reliability, ability to work and think clearly under pressure, and good interpersonal skills.
Why Join Us?
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary of up to £33,000, you will benefit from:
Work-life balance
- 6.6 weeks inclusive of bank holidays
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Access to an employee discount scheme
- Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
- Non-accidental injury support
Development
- Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
- Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
- All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
- All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
- Infection Prevention and Control Programme
- Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
Additional
- Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
- Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
- Discounted staff pet care
Important Dates
- Applications deadline: Friday 29th May 2026
- Start date: July onwards 2026
To apply, please follow the link and for additional information please email Ryan Powell at
[email protected].
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. 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.
