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Davies Veterinary Specialists - Join Our Team

We are delighted to have the opportunity to appoint a new discipline-specific intern to work alongside nine board-certified ECVIM Internal Medicine Specialists and two ECVIM-CA approved Small Animal Medicine residents. The post will be a 12-month fixed-term position, aiming to provide a firm foundation for candidates hoping to progress to a residency position in the future. The role will encompass general support within the service (including with procedures, inpatient care and administration), and a specialist-supervised regular caseload during normal working hours and as an active part of an out-of-hours rota.

The team manages a range of complex cases, working alongside cardiology, ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, neurology and dermatology teams. We work together with our specialist-led anaesthesia team and radiologists, alongside a highly skilled nursing and support team.

You will preferably 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. You must be highly self-motivated and be able to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues and clients.

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

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter.

The closing date is 27th September. Interviews will be held by end of October 2024.

Further details about the hospital can be found at www.vetspecialists.co.uk

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

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:£37,000 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]