This is an exciting opportunity to join the frank. Pet Surgeons team in a 12- month internship based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Our surgical intern program is aimed at motivated veterinary surgeons, who will play a key role in the management, monitoring, and treatment of our patients. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent veterinary graduate or an individual with equivalent experience to enhance their surgical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. The selected candidate will work closely with our experienced surgical team, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of surgical procedures.
It is our mission to make specialist surgical care more accessible. Our specialist surgical teams are up to date with the latest surgical techniques, and routinely carry out highly complex surgeries, enabling us to confidently take on the most challenging cases. Everything we do is backed up by a unique Surgical Complications Guarantee that covers any complications arising from surgery within 6 months of the procedure. We have fixed price packages for all of our procedures.
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
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.
*Participate in surgical procedures alongside surgeons in the operating theatre
*Assist with post-surgery discharge of pets
*Conduct re-check appointments
*Coordinate hospital processing for follow-up radiographs
*Compose referral letters
*Provide support to Out-Of-Hours (OOH) staff during on-call weeks
*Discharge pets and admit emergency cases during weekend hospital shifts
*Scrub into theatre for emergency procedures requiring immediate attention
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 IVC Evidensia, 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
