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.

The surgery department consists of 5 boarded ECVS specialists and one ECVS residency trained surgeon. We are looking to employ a surgical intern for a 1 year fixed term position. Potential candidates should have completed a 1 year rotating internship. The post would be ideal preparation for application of a surgical residency. Candidates are expected to have good communication skills and excellent written and spoken English.  Responsibilities would include taking part in case management, surgical procedures, re-examination clinics, imaging rounds, seminars and journal clubs. There will be opportunities to participate in clinical research and the expectation would be to present and submit a paper by the end of the internship. Candidates would be expected to take part in a weekend rota, but will be fully supervised by a senior surgery clinician at all times. 

Deadline for the application is Monday the 23rd of September 2024 . Applications should include a letter of intent, 1 letter of recommendation and an updated curriculum vitae, by the link below.

Candidates wishing to discuss the post informally can contact Benito de la Puerta ([email protected]). Further information about the hospital can be found at http://www.ndsr.co.uk .

You will be asked to prove your right to work in the U.K. at the time of the application.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• 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

NDSR is a multi-disciplinary specialist hospital located in the beautiful Surrey hills 40 minutes from central London. There are over 30 specialists in the hospital with all major disciplines covered. Our aim is to provide the highest standards of medical and surgical care for pets in a caring and compassionate environment. The hospital sees a wide variety of soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurological case load. 

We offer:

• A friendly, highly trained and caring team of staff, dedicated to looking after you and your pet
• Specialist level care for pets referred to us by veterinary surgeons across the UK
• 24 hour veterinary and nursing care for in-patients
• State-of-the-art facilities situated in pleasant, clean surroundings
• A commitment to excellence in every aspect of our service

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

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]