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    We are looking for an Intern in Small Animal Surgery to assist with the provision of clinical care of animals referred to the Hospital for Small Animals; to contribute to the teaching and research endeavours of the Service and the School and to be trained Small Animal Surgery and allied disciplines.

    The Opportunity

    The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic MRCVS to join our Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic surgery teams to develop their clinical acumen in a supportive environment and help them to achieve their career goals in Small Animal Surgery.

    Your Skills and Attributes 

    • Veterinary degree and current MRCVS
    • Evidence of appropriate written and spoken English Language skills
    • You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom
    • Enthusiasm motivation and interest in small animal surgery
    • Evidence of appropriate experience in clinical practice

    What you can expect

    To gain practical clinical experience in an exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding workplace. We give you support, nurture your talent and support your preparation for further postgraduate qualifications (e.g., European College of Veterinary Surgeons approved Residency Programme).

    You will benefit from a competitive reward package and a wide range of staff benefits, which includes a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family friendly initiatives, flexible working and much more. 

    The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

    Interviews will be held 08 February 2023. If invited for interview you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. 

    The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.