Surgery Intern in Swindon

Swindon Full-Time No working from home possible

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Overview

Eastcott Referrals offers a one‑year specialty internship in veterinary soft‑tissue and orthopaedic surgery. The internship will position the successful candidate to apply for residencies.

Team and Facilities

The surgery team consists of five RCVS recognised specialists and one post‑residency clinician. We routinely work alongside specialists in medicine, anaesthesia, imaging and frequently collaborate with specialists in ophthalmology, cardiology and dentistry/oral maxillo‑facial surgery. The practice provides full MIS capability and performs all specialist referral hospital surgeries including THR, CUE and a rapidly growing interventional service. Supporting equipment includes a purpose‑built ICU, DR radiography, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, high‑field MRI, CT and in‑house 3D printing.

Responsibilities

The intern will work directly alongside and be supervised by our surgeons, receiving regular training and assessment throughout the year. The intern will have primary responsibility for some referred cases as they progress through the internship, and will participate in surgery rounds, teaching seminars, journal clubs. The intern will be encouraged to complete a clinical research project for publication.

Qualifications

Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, eligibility to work in the UK, membership (or eligibility) of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and a valid driving licence are required.

Closing Date

Applications should be submitted by 15th August 2026 or sooner if sufficient applications are received.

Starting Date

The anticipated start date for the internship is flexible but ideally Autumn 2026.

Benefits