Internships

Salary: Upon application

Job description

We are a purpose-built specialist referral hospital in Guildford, Surrey dedicated to expert care, innovative clinical decision-making and compassionate communication. The facilities are state-of-the-art and include four operating theatres, cell salvage unit, a 160-slice CT scanner, C-arm fluoroscopy, an interventional radiology suite, minimally-invasive surgical equipment, cystoscopy, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, dedicated chemotherapy preparation and administration rooms, ultrasonography, digital radiography and a full in-house laboratory.

Due to the continued growth of the hospital, applications are invited from veterinary surgeons with relevant postgraduate experience for the position of:

Rotating Internship

This 12-month post will provide exposure and training in surgical oncology, medical oncology, soft tissue surgery, anaesthesia, internal medicine and diagnostic imaging. You will be required to assist with consultations, client communication, diagnostic procedures and surgical procedures/interventions alongside daily care of patients.

You will work with a team of specialists (including Diplomates of ACVS / ECVS / ECVIM / ACVIM/ECVDI), ECVS surgical residents, radiographers, clinical research assistants, nurses and auxiliaries.

General

The successful candidates must be a graduated Veterinary Surgeon and preferably have completed a 12 month rotating internship or at least two years of general small animal practice (consideration will be given to exceptional new graduates). The posts would be suitable for someone considering pursuing a Residency position.

Active involvement with clinical research is encouraged and weekly seminars augment clinical learning.

In addition you should be care driven, have excellent communication skills, be organised and be able to operate in a 24/7 team environment. Active involvement with clinical research is encouraged and weekly seminars augment clinical learning.

Located in Guildford on the Surrey Research Park, AURA is ideally located adjacent to the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine, the St. Luke’s Cancer Centre, and The Royal Surrey Hospital. It is well served by both Gatwick and Heathrow airports and is within 30 minutes of central London via train.

Benefits

Off-site accommodation is available if required.

Please see the full job description for more details

Apply Now

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Recruitment@auravet.com

For further information or informal enquiries, please contact Rosemaryh@auravet.com

Closing date: Applications close midday on Friday, 31 March 2023

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date.

Job overview

Salary

Upon application

Hours

The successful candidates will split duties between routine/emergency surgeries, critical patient care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine and OOH night/weekend duties (time off in lieu).

Closing date

Applications close midday on Friday, 31 March 2023