About the Job

Discipline-Specific Internship – Emergency & Critical Care (ECC)

Location: Vets Now Specialist Referrals, Glasgow

Company Overview

Vets Now is the European leader in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC), with a proven track record in specialist-led training. Our Glasgow referral hospital offers a multi-disciplinary environment with EBVS residency programmes and discipline-specific internships across ECC, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Surgery, and Diagnostic Imaging.

We are now inviting applications for our Discipline-Specific Internship in Emergency and Critical Care at Vets Now Specialist Referrals, Glasgow.

Role Overview

This 12-month internship provides a unique opportunity to work collaboratively with our ECC specialist team, gaining hands-on experience in ICU and emergency referrals. Interns will rotate through day, back, and night shifts, with dedicated time for study, research, and collaboration with other specialties to enhance ECC-related skills.

Interns will engage in advanced patient care, supported by our experienced ICU nursing team and access to cutting-edge equipment, including mechanical ventilation, high-flow nasal oxygen therapy, and therapeutic plasma exchange.

Glasgow has a well-established residency programme, and discipline-specific interns will also be involved in organised teaching; there is opportunity to transition from discipline-specific intern to a residency position for the appropriate candidate and in line with the next intake.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the planning, diagnosis, and treatment of ECC cases.
  • Manage ICU patients and emergency referrals under supervision.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure holistic patient care.
  • Actively engage in seminars, journal clubs, and ad-hoc teaching sessions.
  • Contribute to clinical research projects alongside mentors.
  • Maintain high clinical standards, accurate records, and ethical patient care.
  • Work effectively with ECC specialists, residents, and senior nurses in an inclusive and respectful team environment.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • A veterinary degree recognised by the RCVS.
  • RCVS registration (or eligibility to register).
  • Prior completion of a small animal rotating internship (or significant ECC experience).
  • Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship available for suitable candidates).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to prioritise, stay calm in challenging situations, and work collaboratively.

Benefits

  • Salary: £35,000 per annum
  • Professional Costs Covered: VDS and RCVS registration fees
  • Leave: 7 weeks annual leave, plus your birthday off
  • Learning & Development: Pre-planned seminars, journal clubs, ad-hoc teaching, and CPD allowance
  • Mentorship: Supervision by ECC specialists, with opportunities to transition into a residency programme for suitable candidates

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Applications are welcome from candidates of all backgrounds, and reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and application form by the closing date. You will be asked to complete an application form after submitting your CV.

  • For informal enquiries: Contact Neus Elias-Santodomingo at [email protected]
  • Submit your CV, cover letter, and references via the application link or directly by email to: [email protected]

  • For further details, contact Ryan Powell (Talent Team) on 07816 202690 or at [email protected].

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 30th September 2025
  • Start Date: January 2026 (With flexibility to bring forward)

Join Vets Now Glasgow and take your next step in Emergency & Critical Care with a structured, specialist-led internship.