Veterinary Internship – Rotating

About the Role

This is a 12-month structured rotating internship designed for recent graduates or vets transitioning from general practice who want comprehensive exposure to specialist disciplines. You’ll rotate through Internal Medicine/Cardiology, Surgery, Emergency and Critical Care, with the flexibility to choose additional elective rotations based on your interests. The programme balances hands-on clinical work with formal learning, building both confidence and competence across a diverse caseload in a multi-disciplinary referral environment.

Based at a busy emergency and referral hospital in Manchester, you’ll work as part of a supportive team where senior clinicians and specialists actively mentor interns through their cases. You’ll have primary case responsibility (with support) in out-of-hours emergency care, giving you real responsibility while maintaining the safety net of experienced colleagues nearby.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside senior clinicians and specialists across all four rotation disciplines, actively participating in case management from presentation through discharge
• Conduct clinical examinations, contribute to diagnostic planning, and develop treatment plans under expert supervision
• Assist in surgical procedures and anaesthesia, gaining practical surgical experience across different specialisms
• Take supported primary responsibility for emergency cases, learning to manage acute presentations with on-site backup
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team—vets, nurses, and support staff—to deliver comprehensive patient care
• Engage in weekly seminars, journal clubs, and in-house teaching to consolidate learning
• Participate in research opportunities and formal CPD activities throughout the year

Requirements

• A veterinary degree recognised by the RCVS
• RCVS registration or eligible to register
• Eligible to work in the UK (visa sponsorship available for overseas applicants)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment
• Proactive, adaptable approach to learning with genuine enthusiasm for professional development
• Resilience and flexibility to thrive in an emergency referral setting

Benefits

• Salary: £32,000 per annum
• Professional Registration: VDS and RCVS registration fees covered
• Leave: 7 weeks annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Learning & Development: Comprehensive induction with lectures and workshops; weekly seminars; access to RCVS Knowledge Library; £500 CPD allowance; Basic and Advanced Life Support training; VECCS (Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society) membership for one year
• Mentorship: Dedicated clinical mentor plus RCVS Vet GDP mentor for new graduates
• Clinical Experience: Active involvement in emergency and critical care with supported primary case responsibility
• Diversity & Inclusion: Commitment to an inclusive workplace; reasonable adjustments considered

About the Practice

Vets Now Hospital Manchester is a leading small animal referral and emergency hospital operated by IVC Evidensia, one of the UK’s largest veterinary groups. The hospital specialises in Emergency and Critical Care alongside specialist internal medicine, surgery, and other disciplines, attracting complex cases from primary care practices across the region.

IVC Evidensia is committed to supporting veterinary talent at all career stages. The group invests heavily in continuing professional development, mentorship programmes, and creating inclusive working environments where vets can thrive. The graduate internship programme is a flagship pathway, combining structured rotations with genuine clinical responsibility and tailored support.