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

Your role and responsibilities

We are now offering an exciting opportunity to join our friendly hospital as an Internal Medicine resident. You would be part of a team of three medicine residents and one discipline-specific intern, undertaking our established ECVIM-CA approved residency program. The medicine team consists of nine ECVIM diplomats, providing a wealth of experience and support for residents in training. The team manages a range of complex cases, working alongside cardiology, ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, neurology, dermatology and emergency teams. We work together with our specialist-led anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging teams, alongside a highly skilled nursing and support team. The ideal candidate will have completed a multi-disciplinary 12-month rotating small animal internship, or have worked in a high quality small animal first opinion practice for a minimum of 2 years. They also must be highly self-motivated, be a clear communicator, love to work within a team, and obviously have a passion for all things Medicine! We pride ourselves on being a collegial and friendly team and, as a proactive member, you will be keen to provide a service of the highest possible standards in a busy, stimulating and supportive environment.

Weekend and evening cover is based on a shared rota with other clinicians assuring a healthy work-life balance.

You must fulfil the following requirements:

• Have an excellent command of written and spoken English
• Maintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your work
• Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
• Undergraduate Veterinary Degree
• RCVS current membership
• Previous experience of clinical cases
• Competent in use of Microsoft office and clinical systems for email, producing letters and report, recording accurate patient records, etc

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program including:

• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

For an informal discussion, contact Dan Thompson [email protected] .

Closing Date for applications is 27th September.

Interviews will be held by the middle of October 2024.

About us

Davies is one of the largest and most diverse, small animal veterinary referral centres in Europe, with a team of close to 250 people. We are situated in the beautiful Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire countryside, within 50 minutes of London by train. Founded 25 years ago, Davies is recognised as a leader in the veterinary referral sector offering a diverse range of multi-disciplinary services. We are also known for our pioneering sustainability initiatives within the industry, having gained the Investors in the Environment Green Award and won several other awards. 

Salary Value:£38,000 per annum;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]