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Surgical Internship

Small animal

Expires: 30-11-2024

AURA Veterinary Limited, Guildford, United Kingdom

AURA Veterinary is a world-renowned centre for excellence in oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and interventional radiology based in Guildford. Our focus is on delivering the best possible outcomes for the dogs and cats who are referred to us for treatment. We offer secondary and tertiary-level clinical expertise and exceptional animal care, rooted in a commitment to uphold the highest standards in veterinary science. The facilities at AURA are state-of-the-art and include four operating theatres, 160 slice CT scanner, with Injector pump, C-arm fluoroscopy unit, Cell-salvage autotransfusion unit, intra-operative imaging with Near-InfraRed Fluorescence (NIRF), Interventional Radiology suite, minimally invasive surgical equipment, cystoscopy/ endoscopy/bronchoscopy, 2 chemotherapy rooms plus hood room, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS), digital radiography and full in-house laboratory.

Applications are invited from veterinary surgeons with relevant post graduate experience for the position of Surgical Intern. The successful candidate will work with a team of specialists (including Diplomates of ACVIM / ACVS / ECVS / ECVIM), Radiologists, Anaesthetists, ECVS/ECVIM residents, clinical research assistants, nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants. Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon’s (RCVS) Registration MUST be in place prior to making an application.

This 12-month post will provide training in all aspects of advanced soft tissue and oncologic surgery. You will work under direct supervision of three highly experienced Specialists in Surgery (RCVS/ECVS/ACVS/ACVS Founding Fellow in Surgical Oncology) and 6 ECVS Residents. This position would suit candidates interested in pursuing a Residency in Surgery. There is a 1:5 OOH night / weekend rota (time off in lieu) Active involvement with clinical research is encouraged and weekly seminars augment clinical learning.

The successful candidate must be a graduated veterinary surgeon and preferably have completed a one-year rotating internship or 12 months at a general small animal practice. In addition, you will be care driven, be exceptionally organised, thorough and be able to operate in a 24/7 team environment.

You must be able to communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing.

If you are not exempt from proving your English language proficiency, an IELTS test (from the British Council) is now a UK requirement. You will need an average overall score of at least 7.0 and a minimum of 6.5 in only one of the listening, reading, writing and speaking components is permitted.

Off-site accommodation is available for the duration of the internship (if required).

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Benefits

30 days inclusive of bank holidays. 

Employee Benefits include: Workplace pension scheme, Recruitment referral reward scheme, Death in service scheme, Employee Pet Treatment discounts, Free parking and Weekly fresh fruit delivery. 

Wellness program includes: On-line GP access, Unlimited mental health counselling, Savings and Discounts via BenefitHub, Employee Assistance Programme and annual flu jab.

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