Veterinary Internship - Equine

Pool House Equine Hospital is delighted to accept applications for our BEVA approved, two-year internship program, designed for ambitious new or recent graduates who want to build a strong foundation in equine clinical practice. The internship combines 18 months of hospital-based rotations with 6 months of ambulatory experience, giving interns a truly comprehensive exposure to both first opinion and specialist-level equine veterinary care.

About The Hospital

Located in the heart of Staffordshire, Pool House Equine Hospital is a state-of-the-art RCVS-accredited Tier 3 Equine Hospital providing 24/7 care to horses across the Midlands and beyond. Our facilities include:

• Advanced diagnostic imaging
• Full surgical suite with standing and general anaesthesia capabilities
• In-house laboratory
• Dedicated intensive care and inpatient facilities
• A busy ambulatory service supporting a diverse client base

Focus on Your Future

Interns are an integral part of our clinical team, working alongside experienced clinicians, nurses, and support staff in a supportive, collaborative environment. Our internship offers daily exposure to a highly skilled team that includes specialists in Equine Surgery, Internal Medicine, Dentistry, Sport Medicine and Imaging, advanced practitioners and experienced ambulatory clinicians.

Interns participate in all aspects of case management — from emergency admissions and surgical procedures to advanced diagnostics and routine ambulatory visits — ensuring a well-rounded clinical experience.

Pool House Equine Hospital is proud to be a teaching associate practice of the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. Interns benefit from exposure to evidence-based clinical practice and a strong learning culture, mentorship, and professional development.

What We Offer

• A mentored structure that builds confidence and clinical competence
• Extensive hands-on experience with a high and varied caseload
• Regular teaching through journal clubs, clinical rounds, and case discussions
• Support from senior clinicians who are genuinely invested in your development
• A competitive salary, with on-site accommodation
• Clear pathways toward residencies, high quality ambulatory roles or academia

Because Our Employees Matter

Work-Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off, paid

Wellbeing

• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and non-accidental injury support
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Discounted staff pet care
• Pawsome Benefits reward – discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers

Development

• Generous CPD allowance
• Access to the IVC Evidensia Academy for training and development
• Online learning via Vetlexicon
• £1,000 annual IVC Care Fund for all vets
• Research funding opportunities
• Infection Prevention & Control and Quality Improvement programmes

Professional Memberships

• RCVS fees
• VDS cover

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those from BAME and LGBTQ+ communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions during the recruitment process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.