Diagnostic Imaging Internship - Davies Veterinary Specialists, UK

Diagnostic Imaging Internship (12 month)
Davies Veterinary Specialists, UK 

Large, multi-disciplinary, small animal referral hospital, UK.

We are offering a 1-year internship programme in small animal Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging with exposure to all imaging modalities, starting July 2024. The successful candidate will become a key member of the Diagnostic Imaging team, helping to coordinate and process cases through imaging efficiently, whilst working alongside a team of radiologists, anaesthetists, specialists from multiple disciplines, nurses, residents and rotating interns. Regular opportunities for structured learning are also provided including participation in imaging rounds, journal clubs and book clubs. This internship supports our residency programme, for which a successful intern would be strongly considered.

Our imaging facilities and equipment have undergone extensive improvement and modernisation over the past few years and now include: Siemens Magnetom Sempra 1.5T MRI, Siemens Somatom go.All 64-slice CT, Fujifilm computed radiography, Samsung RS80 Evo and RS85A US, Philips Zenition 50 C-Arm, and Fuji Synapse 7 PACS system. Out-of-hours cover is based on a shared rota with other clinicians assuring a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements for entry into the internship programme are as follows:

• You must hold a veterinary degree approved by the European Association of Veterinary Education Establishments (EAVEE).
• You must be, or be eligible to be, a member of the RCVS.
• You should have a strong interest in small animal Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging.
• Completion of a 1-year rotating internship in a recognised small animal multi-disciplinary referral hospital is desirable; comparable post-graduate clinical experience in small animal veterinary practice will also be considered.
• You must have good spoken and written English.

Davies Veterinary Specialists is one of the largest and most diverse small animal referral hospitals in Europe. We are based in Hertfordshire, and our practice is home to over 200 dedicated, experienced and passionate veterinary specialists, nurses and support teams. Our promise is to deliver outstanding care to all patients, whilst committing to being a gold standard sustainable place to work. We are a friendly, welcoming practice that leads the way in multi-specialist care. Set in a pleasant rural location, but just a 40-minute train ride to the cultural delights and nightlife of London, Davies offers a good work-life balance with plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings. We are part of Linnaeus group, which comprises an amazing network of specialist practices across the UK and is part of the global MarsVetcare group. 

We offer competitive salaries plus excellent benefits, 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (with an extra day off on or around your birthday), RCVS and VDS fees paid, extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme, Staff Discount scheme, life assurance, enhanced sickness pay, Employer contribution pension scheme, Wellness program and a friendly, supportive working environment.

Applications will be open from 30.01.2024 and will close by 23.02.2024. Interview dates will be most likely end of March or early April 2024.

If you have any informal queries about the Diagnostic Imaging Internship then please contact Robert.Brash@vetspecialists.co.uk