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General Internship
We have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and passionate
General Intern
to join our inclusive team here at Optivet Referrals.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first line 24/7 emergency care with expert emergency clinicians as well as providing a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia.
Our team focuses on all aspects of our patients’ wellbeing. Through knowledge-based growth and outstanding nursing care, our clinicians deliver effective treatment plans for our patients, keeping our clients informed throughout, founded on what we would want for our own pets.
Underpinned by our core values, we provide a culture where our team is supported and able to thrive, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth.
About the role.
We are delighted to provide an exciting opportunity for veterinary surgeons with some previous experience in general practice in UK. The responsibilities of the interns are to support the veterinary and nursing teams in the care of all patients. The general intern will rotate through all referral service disciplines including Ophthalmology, Soft tissue surgery & Orthopaedics, Internal medicine and Anaesthesia. The interns are expected to contribute to the care of all in-patients, to help in consults, surgery and anaesthesia, and to provide support to our A&E service.
The Ophthalmology and Anaesthesia teams hold weekly Journal club meetings, which the interns are welcome to attend. The whole Optivet team holds weekly in-house CPD presentations, where the interns will be expected to present at least once during their internship.
The internship will have a duration of 12 months, with a possibility to be extended another 6 months based on performance. A competitive and attractive benefit package is offered. The interns will be expected to work an average 42 hours per week, and to cover different shifts (days and nights). Holiday entitlement consists of 25 working days plus statutory
Contact Detail:
Optivet Referrals Recruiting Team
