Intern in Rabbit and Exotic Animal Medicine and Surgery

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: for 52 weeks

Your next step starts here.

Make a meaningful impact

Join the University of Edinburgh and you’ll be making a difference to everything around you. Be part of something bigger — where you’ll do meaningful work, grow and progress, be rewarded and recognised, and benefit from our strong commitment to your wellbeing. There are so many reasons to join us.

The University of Edinburgh is a world-class organisation. We look for the best in the field across all disciplines and provide a working environment where academics can develop their careers and passion for their chosen subject area. We offer the full range of academic roles and have a genuine focus on our students’ performance and wellbeing.

The opportunity:

Based within the Hospital for Small Animals at Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian, this one-year Small Animal Rabbit and Exotic Animal Internship offers excellent preparatory experience for those considering further clinical training.  Candidates must have enthusiasm, a willingness to learn and an ability to function as part of a dedicated team in a busy hospital.

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, journal clubs, board review sessions, specialty rounds and book clubs.

During the internship, there is the opportunity to enrol in the Higher Education Academy, to achieve a teaching qualification.

This post is full-time, and includes out of hours duties.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Member of RCVS or eligible at time of appointment
• Appropriate English language qualification
• Experience working in a UK veterinary practice (preferable but not essential)
• Proven interest in and enthusiasm for Small Animal Rabbit and Exotic Animals
• 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.

Informal enquiries can be made by email to jenna.richardson@ed.ac.uk

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