Veterinary Oncology Intern Bristol, England
Job description
Bristol Veterinary Specialists (formerly Highcroft Referrals) is recruiting an Oncology Intern to join our expanding oncology service. The position will be a one-year fixed-term contract.
The successful candidate will be joining 2-3 board-certified specialists in medical oncology, one in radiation oncology, two oncology residents as well as a supporting team of 3 oncology veterinary nurses, therapeutic radiographers and patient care assistants. We have a brand-new hospital with bespoke chemotherapy facilities including a state-of-the-art Elekta 6MV linear accelerator capable of state-of-the-art image-guided treatments.
Bristol Vet Specialists is an expanding multi-disciplinary referral hospital based in Avonmouth, near Bristol, with specialists in oncology, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, neurology, dermatology, cardiology, dentistry and ophthalmology. We have a number of residency and internship programmes (internal medicine, anaesthesia, neurology and surgery residencies, rotating and discipline-specific internships) with outstanding pastoral care.
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and highly motivated in veterinary oncology, committed to practising the highest standards of veterinary medicine and patient care, and who would relish the opportunity to further their career towards a specialist training program.
In addition to the clinical commitment, our intern's training includes weekly attendance at journal club, book club, and other seminars on a variety of subjects. The successful candidate will be expected to present at these seminars.
Personal specification for application
A minimum of twelve months' experience working as a qualified Veterinary Surgeon in small animal practice in the UK is essential, the completion of a rotating internship is also strongly recommended. Applicants must be an MRCVS by the date the position starts, and ideally by the date of application and interview.
Salary & Benefits
Bristol Veterinary Specialists provides one of the most exceptional salary and benefits packages for interns. In addition to a generous salary (£32,000), you will have 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, RCVS and VDS membership and other company fringe benefits. You will have access to a comprehensive online library, including veterinary and medical journals.
Position start date
July 2023
For more information or to discuss more informally please contact: [email protected]
Application Closing Date: 7th March 2023
