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Surgery Intern
CompanyLinnaeus
LocationLondon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 12, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will focus on surgery, acting as a surgical assistant for all cases and coordinating pre- and post-operative care, with additional exposure to neurology and ophthalmology. The role involves participation in teaching rounds, journal clubs, and potential clinical research.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
8
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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Your role and responsibilities
The role has a focus on surgery (as a surgical assistant on all cases and coordinator of pre- and post-operative care), neurology, and ophthalmology. A competitive salary and generous annual leave and CPD benefits are offered. As part of the Linnaeus group, you will be enrolled in the coordinated internship mentoring and academic course work. Additionally, the interns will attend regular teaching rounds, journal club and the opportunity exist for clinical research.
A veterinary qualification that can be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons is essential. The ideal candidate will have completed a rotating / emergency internship or spent a minimum of 2-years working at a referral centre.
Further information regarding the clinic and hospital can be found here www.londonvetspecialists.vet
Employment start date: September 2020.
Benefits:
5 weeks annual leave & bank holidays (pro-rata)
Birthday Leave
RCVS & VDS Fees Paid
External CPD Funded
Additional Professional Memberships (x1)
Extensive Free Online Linnaeus CPD Program
Career Progression Opportunities
Staff Discount Schemes
Life Assurance
Enhanced Sickness Pay
Enhanced Equal Family Leave
E-car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
Wellness Program Including:Employee Assistance Program
Eyecare Voucher Scheme
Free Annual Flu Jab
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Recruitment Referral Reward Scheme
About us
An exciting opportunity has opened at the beautiful central London specialty referral centre for a 12-months fixed-term surgical internship. Ideal for those with aspirations for a residency and career in small animal surgery, the intern will work in support and under the direct supervision of our ECVS / ACVS board certified soft tissue specialist. London Vet Specialists boasts advanced equipment, including an on-site CT scanner and minimally invasive surgery facilities. We provide unparalleled medical care to our patients and outstanding service to our clients. We welcome team players and excellent communicators to apply.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
Key Skills
SurgerySurgical AssistantPre-operative Care CoordinationPost-operative Care CoordinationNeurologyOphthalmologyClinical ResearchCommunication
Categories
HealthcareScience & Research
Benefits
Annual LeaveCPD BenefitsBirthday LeaveRCVS Fees PaidVDS Fees PaidExternal CPD FundedAdditional Professional MembershipsExtensive Free Online Linnaeus CPD ProgramCareer Progression OpportunitiesStaff Discount SchemesLife AssuranceEnhanced Sickness PayEnhanced Equal Family LeaveE-car Salary Sacrifice SchemeEmployer Contribution Pension SchemeWellness ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramEyecare Voucher SchemeFree Annual Flu JabCycle-to-Work SchemeRecruitment Referral Reward Scheme
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