As an intern you will be looking after the in-patients, monitoring the cases during their stay in the Hospital, including their pre-operative, anaesthetic and post-operative care. This would also involve sharing the night duty care of these patients with the rest of the intern team.
Our internship programme lasts two years as a fixed term contract. The first 18 months is spent as a Hospital Intern. During the last six months, our interns stay as an ambulatory vet.
Advanced Facilities to Advance Your Future
Pool House Equine Hospital is an IVC practice located in Lichfield to the Northeast of Birmingham we are an associate teaching practice for Nottingham University. We are very lucky to have a purpose-built hospital composed of 4 operating theatres (two standing including a specific dental theatre and two full theatres including a colic theatre). We are equipped with four digital radiography systems, ultrasounds and standing MRI. There is stabling for up to 30 horses. We look after a varied horse population including general riding and companion horses/ponies, sport horses and racehorse training yards. The clinic has easy access to the motorway network, two main line railway stations and Birmingham International Airport.
The team includes more than 15 experienced veterinary surgeons including 5 European and American Diplomates, experienced ambulatory vets and 5 residents. The team is supported by a reception and accounts team, three RVNs, technicians and yard staff.
We have a good medical and surgical case load including elective and emergencies (i.e., colic surgery).
Hours aimed to achieve a work-life balance
This is a full-time position, working hours are typically 7.30am to 8pm, excluding emergency duties. You will receive one day off per weekend on intern duty. A large out‐of‐hour emergency on‐call commitment is required, as our hospital admits a high number of referral cases.
What You’ll Need
Applicants should have a strong and demonstrable interest in equine. Candidates must be members of the RCVS. Candidates must have excellent spoken written English and good communication skills.
Because Our Employees Matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary and a relocation allowance of up to £5000, you will benefit from –
Work life balance
6.6 weeks holiday entitlement
Your birthday as a paid day off
Wellbeing
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Non-accidental injury support
Development
Attendance at the IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy Congress once during your two years
Attendance at BEVA Congress once during your two years
Access to 5 of our Fundamentals CPD Programme modules per year on the programme
Access to the VetPD Equine General Anaesthesia Course
Access to the VetPD Equine Discussion Panel
Membership of the IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy with associated salary and benefits package
In-house CPD, support and mentorship from the specialists, advanced practitioners and certificate holders in your hospital
A VetGDP adviser
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BEVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Additional
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
Discounted staff pet care
Relocation allowance of £5000
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.
How to apply for this position
If this position is of interest to you, please submit your CV, Cover Letter, and two professional references to Ryan Powell at ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com or call 078162026