Veterinary Internship - Equine

Newbury, Berkshire, England
Referral - Intern – Equine /
Donnington Grove - Newbury [2292] /
On-site

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Equine House Vet to join our large multidisciplinary equine referral hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly experienced team of specialists and clinicians managing a diverse and challenging caseload across medicine, surgery, lameness, diagnostic imaging, intensive care, and emergency services.
 
The role is ideally suited to a vet looking to further develop their clinical skills in a busy hospital environment while gaining exposure to advanced referral-level equine practice.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

How You’ll Make a Difference 


As a Veterinary Intern, you will gain valuable exposure to a referral or advanced clinical environment, working collaboratively with experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support teams to deliver high-quality patient and client care. 

This role is designed to support your clinical development, build confidence in managing more complex cases, and deepen your understanding of evidence-based veterinary medicine. You’ll actively participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical governance activities, while being supported by senior clinicians and mentors. 

Responsibilities include:
 
*Management and monitoring of hospitalised equine patients
*Assisting with emergency admissions and intensive care cases
*Supporting surgical, medical, and diagnostic procedures
*Participation in anaesthesia support and perioperative care
*Involvement in lameness evaluations and diagnostic imaging cases
*Communication with owners and referring veterinarians
*Accurate clinical record keeping and case management
*Participation in the out-of-hours and weekend rota
 
Facilities Include:


*Full surgical suite and recovery facilities
*Advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, standing CT, scintigraphy, digital radiography, ultrasonography, endoscopy)
*On-site laboratory

You Might Be a Great Fit If... 


You are a motivated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon who is keen to develop their clinical skills within a supportive referral or advanced-care setting. You’ll bring: 

* A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS with experience working as part of a clinical veterinary team 
* Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively 
* Clear and confident communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork and a  positive and proactive attitude to learning and development 
* An interest in evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical best practice 
* Professionalism, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in a busy clinical environment 


How We’ll Support You 


At inspring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your clinical development and future career progression. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: 

* Structured exposure to a referral or advanced clinical environment with support and mentorship from experienced clinicians and hospital teams 
* Opportunities to participate in ward rounds, teaching sessions, journal clubs, and case discussions 
* Access to learning resources such as aspiring intern and resident webinars and referral learning content 
* A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement 

What We Offer Our Team 

* Healthcare Cash Plan 
* Cycle to Work scheme 
* Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme 
* Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you 
* Discounted staff pet care  
* Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers 

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources. 
 
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.

£0 - £0 a year
Competitive salary and benefits 
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