Veterinary Internship - Internal Medicine

We are proud to announce that we are now inviting applications for a Small Animal Internal Medicine Intern. This role is the perfect opportunity to work collaboratively with three highly experienced Internal Medicine Diplomats and expand your skills, knowledge, and experience. This internship would be best suited to someone looking to pursue an Internal Medicine Residency next year.

Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital which provides the latest in cutting-edge specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility.

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.

This role is designed to support your clinical development, build confidence in managing more complex cases, and deepen your understanding of evidence-based veterinary medicine. You’ll actively participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical governance activities, while being supported by senior clinicians and mentors.

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 inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your clinical development and future career progression. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• 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 and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity, and community to help you grow.

Key Dates

• Applications Open: 06/07/2026
• Application Deadline: 07/08/2026
• Interviews: Week Commencing 17/08/2026
• Programme Start Date: 2 November 2026 onwards

£35,000, Plus Benefits

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.