Intern in Small Animal Internal Medicine

The Opportunity:

Based within the Hospital for Small Animals at Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, this one-year Small Animal Internal Medicine Internship offers excellent preparatory experience for those considering further clinical training.

Our 12-month medicine internship programme provides an opportunity for recently-qualified veterinarians or veterinarians who have already done a rotating internship and are looking for more specialist internal medicine experience to receive high-quality postgraduate training in small animal medicine.

The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies has an international reputation for postgraduate training.  Our Small Animal Internal Medicine service provides the opportunity to develop clinical, teaching and research acumen and experience in a supportive environment to help an enthusiastic MRCVS to achieve their career goals in Small Animal Internal Medicine. 

Each intern will also be paired with a mentor, to assist with pursuing a research project and guidance on career progression. We also boast a thriving programme of continuing education within the hospital, including dedicated weekly seminars for interns, as well as practical sessions and journal clubs. Candidates must have enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an ability to function as part of a dedicated team in a busy hospital.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week), with additional contribution to an out-of-hours rota.

This post will be appointed at Grade 6, step 1 which is £34,610 per annum.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Member of RCVS or eligible at time of appointment
• Appropriate English language qualification
• Ability to work in the UK – please check right to work pages (via link below). Applicants should ensure they have fully read and understood the UK Immigration criteria required to apply for this position. 
• Communicate an interest in and enthusiasm for small animal internal medicine
• Evidence of appropriate experience in clinical practice 

Apply Before: 12/11/2025, 23:59

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