Internal Medicine Intern

Linnaeus Southfields Veterinary Specialists (SFVS) invites applications from highly motivated and ambitious colleagues to undertake a Discipline Specific Internship in Small Animal Internal Medicine, commencing August 2026.

The Internal Medicine team, comprising four Medicine Specialists and a team of dedicated Medicine Nurses, provides a comprehensive Internal Medicine service to referral patients from across the UK. The team has broad clinical experience with interests in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Haematology, and Immune Mediated Diseases.

Facilities:

• Extensive imaging facilities including 1.5T MRI, 64 slice Siemens CT, Ultrasound, Digital X-ray, and Fluoroscopy.
• A broad range of endoscopic equipment allowing flexible video GI endoscopy, video bronchoscopy, flexible video cystoscopy, rigid cystoscopy, and rhinoscopy.
• In-house laboratory.
• True multi-disciplinary support for challenging cases.
• Access to radiation oncology.

This full-time post will run from August 2026 (precise date to be confirmed). There is a shared out of hours rota with Specialist supervision. The Intern will be involved in twice daily service rounds, clinical investigations, and management of patients presenting to the internal medicine service, as well as active participation in journal and book clubs and seminars.

You must be able to work as a team as well as independently, supporting our clients, patients, and clinical teams in our busy practice. This is a rewarding and challenging role that will require teamwork and dedication.

Key Roles:

• Daily care of patients, and perform consultations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment under the supervision of ECVIM-CA diplomates.
• Participate in out of hours work covering the care of small animal medicine and oncology in-patients and receiving emergencies.
• Excellent communication with referring veterinary surgeons and clients.
• Participate in and present at journal clubs, rounds, and seminars.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Have a strong interest in veterinary internal medicine.
• Have excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Be proactive and keen to progress your knowledge and clinical skills.
• Ability to work under the guidance of the supervisor and other senior staff.
• Provide a customer-oriented service.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Applicants should be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practice in the United Kingdom and should have graduated from an institution approved by the European Association of Veterinary Education Establishments (EAVEE).
• A minimum of one year in primary care practice is mandatory, and completion of a rotating internship or equivalent is desirable.
• A thorough knowledge of both conversational and medical English is essential.

Requirements:

• Have an excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
• Have RCVS membership.
• Maintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your work.

Additional benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays on a pro-rata basis.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Enhanced sickness policy.
• RCVS & VDS fees paid.
• CPD allowance.
• Extensive learning and development programmes.
• Progression opportunities.
• Staff discount schemes.
• Discounts with PetPlan.
• Wellness package.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).