Ecvim Resident In Internal Medicine in Basildon

If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

About us: Applications from highly motivated and ambitious colleagues are invited to undertake a Residency Training Programme in Small Animal Internal Medicine, commencing Spring ****. Southfields Veterinary Specialists Internal Medicine team, comprising five Medicine Specialists and a team of dedicated Medicine Nurses, provides a comprehensive Internal Medicine service to referral patients from across the UK. Southfields Veterinary Specialists is a truly multi-disciplinary centre with Specialists across Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Anaesthesia and Diagnostic Imaging.

This clinical training position is designed to prepare the successful candidate for the ECVIM-CA examinations. Facilities at Southfields Veterinary Specialists are second to none, including:

• 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, rhinoscopy.
• In-house laboratory.
• True multi-disciplinary support for challenging cases.
• Access to radiation oncology.

The Internal Medicine team have broad clinical experience with interests in Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Haematology and Immune Mediated Diseases. This full-time post will run from Spring **** (precise date to be confirmed) in order to prepare the resident to sit the ECVIM board examinations. There is a shared out of hours rota with Specialist supervision.

The programme will provide training in Internal Medicine and other areas of veterinary medicine including cardiology, clinical pathology, diagnostic imaging, neurology and oncology (some of which will be based off site). The resident will be involved in twice daily service rounds, clinical investigations and management of patients presenting to the internal medicine service and 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 include:

• Daily care of patients, and perform consultations, diagnostic procedures, and treatment under the supervision of ECVIM-CA diplomates.
• To 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.
• Providing an advice service to general practitioners.
• Work towards completing ECVIM residency credentials including case log, case reports and clinical research.
• Participate in and present at journal clubs, rounds, and seminars.

What kind of person you need to be:

• Have a strong interest in veterinary internal medicine.
• Have excellent communication and organisation.
• 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-orientated service.
• Have a desire to undertake clinical research.

Specific experiences / qualifications / status / citizenship 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 that has been approved by the European Association of Veterinary Education Establishments (EAVEE). A minimum of one year in primary care practice and completion of a rotating internship or equivalent is mandatory. A thorough knowledge of both conversational and medical English is essential.

You must fulfil the following requirements:

• Have an excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
• Have RCVS membership.
• Have completed a 12-month rotating internship in a multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital and have experience of first opinion veterinary practice.
• Maintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your work.