Internship in Small Animal Internal Medicine

Location:
Cranes Point, Gardiners Lane South, Basildon, Essex
Hours:
Full time
Practice:
Southfields Veterinary Specialists
Salary:
£36,000 per annum

Your role and responsibilities

The position is for one year with a fixed-term contract of employment. You will be part of the internal medicine team which consists of four ECVIM/ACVIM diplomates and two residents in internal medicine. You will be involved in all aspects of clinical work within internal medicine, which will include
but is not restricted to:

Assist and direct the admission, care and monitoring of patients

Liaise between disciplines and departments (internal and external)

You will take part in the out-of-hours rota

Our purpose-built referral-only practice is complimented by an excellent multi-disciplinary team and provides the opportunity to develop your career in a pleasant and supportive atmosphere.
This rewarding and challenging role will require teamwork and dedication to our clients and the team.

Hours

Full-time (40 hours per week; 5 days per week) + contribution to out of hours rota (nights and weekends)

What kind of person do you need to be?

You need to be a highly motivated self-starter with:

The ability to work as part of a team and individually

An inclination to learn and develop your skills

A desire to provide the best clinical service to all our patients and clients

Specific Experience/Qualifications/Status/Citizenship requirements

You must fulfil the following requirements:

Completed a recognised rotating internship, ideally in the UK, for 1 year or currently
undertaking a rotating internship and being in this role for at least 6 months

Have an excellent command of written and spoken English

Maintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your work

Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK

MRCVS registered (or eligible).

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including:

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme.

About us

It's a very exciting time to join a diverse, forward-thinking and highly motivated team that has the support of the Linnaeus Group, providing significant investment in new innovative services, a contemporary purpose-built state-of-the-art working environment and commitment to personal and career development.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting all our associates' physical and mental health. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our
practices and central support office, in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance programme which is available for everyone.

For an informal discussion or to arrange a site visit, please contact Samuel Fowlie - samuel.fowlie@southfields.co.uk

To make an application, please submit your CV and covering letter (and 2 references) outlining your suitability for the role.

The closing date for applications is Friday 24th February.