Veterinary Internship – Rotating

About the Role

You’ll join Pride Veterinary Referral Centre, a busy multidisciplinary referral hospital in Derbyshire, for a comprehensive 12-month rotating internship. This programme is designed to build your clinical confidence and deepen your understanding of evidence-based veterinary medicine through hands-on experience across multiple disciplines.

The rotating internship exposes you to a range of specialities including Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Anaesthesia, and Diagnostic Imaging. You’ll work alongside experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support teams, with exposure to out-of-hours work through weekends and nights, all supported by residents and senior clinicians. This is a full-time position offering structured clinical development in a values-led, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate actively in ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical governance activities
• Deliver high-quality patient and client care under the supervision of senior clinicians
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team managing complex referral cases
• Engage in teaching sessions, journal clubs, and evidence-based learning opportunities
• Support the clinical team across rotating disciplines to gain broad exposure
• Develop practical skills in a busy referral hospital environment

Requirements

• Veterinary degree and current 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 with a collaborative approach to teamwork
• Genuine interest in evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical best practice
• Professionalism, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in a busy clinical environment
• Positive, proactive attitude to learning and development

Benefits

• Structured exposure to a referral environment with mentorship from experienced clinicians
• Participation in ward rounds, teaching sessions, journal clubs, and case discussions
• Access to learning resources including aspiring intern and resident webinars and referral learning content
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Voluntary benefits package – choose from a range of benefits to suit you
• Discounted staff pet care
• Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

About the Practice

Pride Veterinary Referral Centre is a busy, multidisciplinary referral hospital located in Derby, East Midlands, with an established programme of postgraduate training including internships and residencies. The hospital is committed to providing the highest standards of patient care and clinical excellence. The team treats dogs, cats, and small pets.

Pride is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals. IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting clinical development and career progression, with investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing to help teams grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment at every career stage. The group is a Disability Confident Employer and actively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.