Veterinary Internship - Surgery

Location:

Vets Now Specialist Referrals, Glasgow

Vets Now Referrals Glasgow is a busy private referral hospital and first‑opinion out‑of‑hours emergency provider located in the heart of Glasgow. Our multidisciplinary referral team collaborates closely across Surgery, Anaesthesia, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Oncology, supported by a highly skilled nursing team.

We are seeking an enthusiastic applicant for our Surgery Discipline-Specific Internship starting on 05th April 2027.

This 12-month training position offers:

• A structured internship with exposure to both soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery.
• Close supervision and mentorship from experienced surgical clinicians.
• Hands-on involvement in a wide range of emergency and referral surgical cases, with opportunities to develop primary case responsibility.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with multiple disciplines to enhance surgical case management.

This internship is ideal for candidates wishing to develop their surgical skills and knowledge, pursue further postgraduate training or a residency, or strengthen their experience in small animal referral surgery.

As a Surgery DSI Intern, you will:

• Participate in the planning, diagnosis, and treatment of surgical cases.
• Work closely with senior clinicians, residents, and the nursing team in the management of patients.
• Consider animal welfare and ethical principles when planning and undertaking interventions.
• Maintain high clinical standards and accurate medical records.
• Contribute to seminars, journal clubs, case discussions, and local teaching opportunities.
• Engage in clinical research projects and independent study.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

To be eligible, you must have:

• A recognised veterinary degree.
• Registration or eligibility for registration with the RCVS.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and the required visa documentation.
• Successfully completed a small animal rotating internship in a multidisciplinary referral hospital.
• Strong communication and English language skills.
• A genuine interest in small animal surgery, including both soft tissue and orthopaedic disciplines.
• High clinical standards, attention to detail, and professional integrity.
• A proactive and collaborative attitude, with a commitment to patient and client care.
• The ability to prioritise effectively and remain calm in challenging situations.
• A commitment to upholding and aligning with the Vets Now values.

• Salary: £35,000 per annum
• Professional Costs Covered: RCVS and VDS registration fees
• Leave: 7 weeks annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Learning & Development:
• Allocated time for externships
• Pre-planned seminars, journal clubs, and teaching opportunities
• Additional CPD allowance, including support for European conference attendance
• IVC Evidensia Surgery Specialty Group meetings, including regular case discussions and journal clubs
• RCVS Knowledge Library membership
• VECCS membership for one year
• Mentorship & Training: A dedicated clinical mentor to support your learning pathway and internship experience, with opportunities to assist with research projects.
• Surgical Exposure:
  Extensive exposure to a range of emergency and referral surgical cases across soft tissue and orthopaedic disciplines.
• Multidisciplinary
  
  Experience:
  
  Opportunities to work closely with clinicians across multiple disciplines to develop comprehensive surgical case management skills.

Our Surgery service provides multidisciplinary referral care across soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, with close collaboration between surgical clinicians and colleagues in Emergency and…