Equine & Small Animal Veterinary Internship – Cork, Ireland

Are you a newly qualified veterinarian looking for the right environment to build your confidence develop practical skills and gain experience in both equine and small animal medicine and surgery

The Vet Office is recruiting on behalf of a modern mixed veterinary practice in County Cork Ireland located just 20 minutes from Cork City and Cork Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate who wants to start their veterinary career in a supportive environment where they can learn from experienced vets gain hands-on experience and progressively develop greater clinical independence.

This position is designed for a veterinarian who is at the beginning of their career and wants to learn.

You are not expected to know everything from day one.

You will work alongside experienced veterinary surgeons who will provide structured mentoring clinical guidance and practical support while you develop your skills across a varied mixed caseload.

The goal is to help you become a confident and capable mixed-practice veterinarian with experience in both equine and companion animal work.

The recently modernised clinic provides an excellent environment for learning and professional development with facilities including:

Full in-house laboratory
Digital X-ray
Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Dedicated small animal surgery suite
Equine surgery and handling facilities
Modern diagnostic and clinical equipment

You will be part of a friendly and experienced veterinary team with a strong focus on collaboration and professional development.

During the internship you will progressively gain practical experience in:

Equine Medicine & Surgery

Equine ambulatory work
Clinical examinations and diagnostics
Equine medicine
Emergency cases
Equine procedures and surgery
Diagnostic imaging
Working alongside experienced equine veterinarians

Small Animal Medicine & Surgery

Small animal consultations
Preventative healthcare
Diagnostic work-ups
Routine surgical procedures
Neutering and soft tissue surgery
Anaesthesia and patient monitoring
Care of hospitalised patients
Laboratory diagnostics
Emergency case management

The level of responsibility will increase progressively as your skills confidence and experience develop.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic curious and genuinely motivated to develop as a veterinarian.

You should have:

A Veterinary Medicine degree eligible for VCI registration in Ireland
A genuine interest in mixed veterinary practice
Strong motivation to learn and develop
Interest in equine medicine and surgery
Interest in small animal medicine and surgery
Good communication and teamwork skills
A positive and proactive attitude
English proficiency of approximately C1 level

Previous professional experience is not required.

What matters most is your willingness to learn get involved and progressively become more confident and independent.

Structured mentoring programme
Support with VCI registration
Excellent CPD and career development opportunities
Hands-on exposure to both equine and small animal medicine
Opportunity to develop surgical skills
Modern diagnostic and surgical facilities
Supportive and experienced veterinary team
Progressive clinical responsibility
Excellent work-life balance
Location only 20 minutes from Cork City and Cork Airport

Ireland offers an excellent environment for veterinarians looking to gain broad clinical experience while working in English.

County Cork combines professional opportunities with a fantastic lifestyle offering easy access to Cork City the coast countryside and Cork International Airport.

For a veterinarian interested in mixed practice this internship provides the opportunity to gain experience across two different areas of veterinary medicine rather than limiting your development to one field from the beginning.

This internship is not simply about gaining your first veterinary job.

It is an opportunity to learn gain confidence develop practical skills and work alongside experienced veterinarians while discovering which areas of veterinary medicine you would like to develop further.

If you are motivated eager to learn and excited about developing your skills in both equine and small animal practice we would love to hear from you.

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Equine & Small Animal Veterinary Internship Cork