Veterinary Internship – Surgery

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] team in a 12-month internship based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Our surgical intern program is aimed at motivated veterinary surgeons, who will play a key role in the management, monitoring, and treatment of our patients. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent veterinary graduate or an individual with equivalent experience to enhance their surgical skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. The selected candidate will work closely with our experienced surgical team, gaining hands-on experience in a variety of surgical procedures.

It is our mission to make specialist surgical care more accessible. Our specialist surgical teams are up to date with the latest surgical techniques, and routinely carry out highly complex surgeries, enabling us to confidently take on the most challenging cases. Everything we do is backed up by a unique Surgical Complications Guarantee that covers any complications arising from surgery within 6 months of the procedure. We have fixed price packages for all of our procedures.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Intern, you will gain valuable exposure to a referral or advanced clinical environment, working collaboratively with experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support teams to deliver high-quality patient and client care.

• Participate in surgical procedures alongside surgeons in the operating theatre
• Assist with post-surgery discharge of pets
• Conduct re-check appointments
• Coordinate hospital processing for follow-up radiographs
• Compose referral letters
• Provide support to Out-Of-Hours (OOH) staff during on-call weeks
• Discharge pets and admit emergency cases during weekend hospital shifts
• Scrub into theatre for emergency procedures requiring immediate attention

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a motivated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon who is keen to develop their clinical skills within a supportive referral or advanced-care setting. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS with experience working as part of a clinical veterinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Clear and confident communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork and a positive and proactive attitude to learning and development
• An interest in evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical best practice
• Professionalism, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in a busy clinical environment

How We’ll Support You

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’re committed to supporting your clinical development and future career progression.

• Structured exposure to a referral or advanced clinical environment with support and mentorship from experienced clinicians and hospital teams
• Opportunities to participate in ward rounds, teaching sessions, journal clubs, and case discussions
• Access to learning resources such as aspiring intern and resident webinars and referral learning content
• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you
• Discounted staff pet care
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

How to Apply

Submit your CV, cover letter, and references via the application link or directly email: [contact hidden]

For more information, feel free to contact Ryan Powell in our Talent Team at [contact hidden] or via email at [contact hidden]

Practice Information

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Leeds, Unit 8, Orbital Industry Park, LS10 1AG, United Kingdom

Website: www.frankpetsurgeons.com

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Ryan Powell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Talent Partner: Ryan Powell

Email: [contact hidden]