Veterinary Internship – Internal Medicine & Oncology

About the Role

Join Vets Now Hospital Glasgow as a Discipline-Specific Intern (DSI) in Internal Medicine and/or Oncology, starting September 2026. This is a structured 12-month training position designed for newly qualified vets keen to build specialist knowledge and clinical skills under close supervision from board-certified clinicians. You’ll rotate between Internal Medicine and Oncology, taking primary case responsibility alongside your mentors, and engaging in seminars, journal clubs, and clinical research projects that strengthen your portfolio for residency or certificate programmes.

Based in Glasgow city centre, you’ll work within a busy referral hospital that also provides first-opinion emergency care out-of-hours. The team collaborates seamlessly across anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, emergency & critical care, orthopaedics, and soft tissue surgery—meaning you’ll gain exposure to multi-disciplinary referral cases and advanced treatment planning. A 1:6 weekend rota applies within the OOH setting, giving you a reasonable on-call commitment alongside your core internship work.

Glasgow itself is Scotland’s vibrant cultural hub, with direct access to Loch Lomond within an hour, Cairngorms skiing, West Coast surfing, and 282 Munros for outdoor enthusiasts. Excellent flight connections via Glasgow International Airport make exploring further afield straightforward.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and manage a diverse caseload of Internal Medicine and Oncology patients working closely with specialists
• Undertake primary case responsibility for appropriate cases, supported by ECVIM-CA and specialist oncology mentors
• Participate in structured rotations across complementary disciplines or arrange externships at partner hospitals
• Contribute actively to seminars, journal clubs, and ad-hoc teaching sessions within the department
• Engage in clinical research projects and time-bound independent study aligned to your learning goals
• Maintain high standards of medical record-keeping, patient care, and client communication
• Support the collaborative, inclusive culture across the referral hospital team
• Cover weekend out-of-hours duties on a 1:6 rota

Requirements

• RCVS-recognised veterinary degree and eligibility for UK registration (or already registered)
• Right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship available—discuss requirements at application)
• A minimum of one year of small animal practice experience (rotating internship desirable but not essential)
• Genuine clinical interest in Internal Medicine and/or Oncology
• Strong English communication skills; formal qualifications such as IELTS or TOEFL are desirable
• Demonstrable commitment to high clinical standards, attention to detail, and professional integrity
• A proactive, collaborative approach to learning and team working

Benefits

• Salary: £35,000 per annum, plus benefits
• Professional Fees: RCVS and VDS registration fees covered by the hospital
• Leave: 7 weeks annual leave plus your birthday off
• Learning & Development: Pre-planned seminars, journal clubs, and ad-hoc teaching; paid CPD allowance with dedicated study time; access to IVC Discipline journal clubs; mentorship from Internal Medicine or Oncology specialists with opportunities for advanced procedural training (endoscopy, bone marrow biopsy, feeding tube placement)
• Facilities: Access to cutting-edge diagnostic and treatment technology including 64-slice CT, fluoroscopy, and advanced endoscopy equipment
• Culture: Part of an IVC Evidensia group with commitment to diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging; Disability Confident Employer status with reasonable adjustment support available

About the Practice

Vets Now Hospital Glasgow is a busy private referral hospital and first-opinion out-of-hours emergency provider located in central Glasgow. The Internal Medicine department is led by two ECVIM-CA specialists and works collaboratively across multiple disciplines with access to advanced imaging and endoscopy facilities. The Oncology service is delivered by residency-trained medical oncologists and a specialist in Internal Medicine, working closely with surgical and imaging teams to balance advanced cancer care with quality of life considerations.

The hospital hosts an EBVS residency programme in Emergency and Critical Care (and soon Diagnostic Imaging) alongside well-established internship programmes, reflecting its commitment to training and specialist development. The team is supported by highly skilled nursing staff and operates as part of IVC Evidensia, a leading veterinary group across the UK and Europe.