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North West Veterinary Specialists offers a one-year Neurology Internship position to veterinarians wishing to advance their clinical training in veterinary neurology.

Located in modern facilities, with full onsite MRI and CT services, Northwest Veterinary Specialists is a referral only specialist centre within easy commuting distance of historic Chester, Liverpool, North Wales or Manchester. Major road and train routes, and airports, are within easy reach, as are beautiful national parks and mountains. Find out more about the area here: https://www.visitnorthwest.com/

The successful candidate will join an expanding team of RCVS, and European Specialist Clinicians in anaesthesia, internal medicine, oncology, orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, neurology & neurosurgery (https://www.nwspecialists.com/).

The successful candidate will be supervised and will closely work together with ECVN Diplomates. The successful candidate will benefit from both a busy and dynamic clinical environment and formal training. Interns participate in hospital rounds, journal clubs, and are encouraged to get clinical research experience and to attend continuing professional development sessions provided also by the specialist members of staff.

Applicants to the internship program will be selected on the basis of their written application, an interview and referee reports. Applicants should have successfully completed a 12-month rotating internship or have experience in small animal practice for at least 2 years. Successful applicants should hold a veterinary degree and be member of the RCVS (MRCVS). Good written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to start in February 2025.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
• RCVS and 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
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
• o Employee assistance program
• o Eyecare voucher scheme
• o Free annual Flu jab
• o Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About Us

We are a true multidisciplinary referral only hospital with departments in orthopaedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, neurology, internal medicine, oncology, anaesthesia and diagnostic imaging. Each of the clinical disciplines is staffed to European Diplomate or RCVS Specialist standards. The hospital is well equipped and provides excellent inpatient facilities with qualified RVNs and veterinary interns on-site 24/7. Imaging includes computed radiography, fluoroscopy (with digital subtraction and road-mapping), ultrasonography and on-site MRI and CT.

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.

How to apply

Application should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, 2 reference letters including at least one letter from an ECVN Diplomate.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Rory Fentem ([email protected]).

The deadline for application is 13th December 2024. 

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]