Veterinary Internship - Surgery

About the Role

This is a 12-month full-time veterinary internship designed to accelerate your clinical development in small animal surgery. You'll work alongside experienced surgical specialists in a modern, multi-disciplinary referral hospital, assisting in a diverse range of surgical procedures and gaining exposure to advanced techniques. The role includes 1 in 4 weekend cover for surgery and HDU services, plus occasional out-of-hours work, ensuring you experience the full scope of a busy referral practice.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals is located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, just five minutes from the M40 and conveniently positioned between London, Oxford, and the Cotswolds. The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with exceptional on-site facilities including a 1.5T MRI and CT scanner suites, four operating theatres, a high-dependency unit, and comprehensive diagnostic equipment.

You'll be encouraged to engage in case discussions across all clinical services, contribute to a positive and informative working environment, and develop your clinical reasoning through ward rounds, teaching sessions, and journal clubs. Attention to detail in both clinical work and record-keeping is central to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in a wide variety of surgical procedures under supervision of experienced specialists
• Provide in-house patient care, including post-operative monitoring and management
• Participate actively in ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical governance activities
• Support client communication to help manage the hospital's busy caseload
• Maintain accurate clinical records and written correspondence
• Engage with other clinical services to build broad referral experience
• Contribute to a collaborative, evidence-based clinical environment

Requirements

• BVSc, BVetMed, or BVMS degree and RCVS registration
• Experience working as part of a clinical veterinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Clear, confident communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Genuine interest in evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical best practice
• Professionalism, resilience, and composure in a busy clinical environment
• Willingness to support the wider clinical team and engage with multiple services
• A positive, proactive attitude to learning and development

Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 plus benefits
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Voluntary benefits programme with a range of options to suit you
• Discounted staff pet care
• Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Structured mentorship from experienced clinicians and senior specialists
• Access to learning resources including aspiring intern and resident webinars and referral learning content
• Participation in ward rounds, teaching sessions, journal clubs, and case discussions
• Career development opportunities and world-class learning resources

About the Practice

Hamilton Specialist Referrals is an established, multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital providing comprehensive specialist-level care for surgical and medical cases, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility. The hospital is part of the IVC Evidensia group and operates as a 24-hour, 365-day referral centre.

The team is committed to delivering unparalleled clinical care alongside clear and effective communication with clients and referring veterinarians. The modern facilities in High Wycombe house a 1.5T MRI and CT scanner suites, four operating theatres, a high-dependency unit, a variety of joint replacement systems, electrodiagnostic equipment, and comprehensive radiography and arthroscopy equipment. The practice is dedicated to a collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement.