Are you a passionate and qualified veterinary professional looking to specialize in ophthalmology? Join the dynamic and supportive team at Rowe Veterinary Group for an exciting 15-month Veterinary Ophthalmology Internship, designed to provide a solid foundation in ophthalmic medicine, surgery, and patient care.
Focus on your future
Support the veterinary and nursing ophthalmology team with inpatient care and day-to-day operations. Develop core skills in ophthalmic anaesthesia, theatre preparation, patient management, and diagnostic techniques. Attend consults, perform ophthalmic examinations, and assist with emergency triage. Undertake self-directed microsurgery training and live surgical cases under supervision. Participate in at least one clinical study and present findings at an ophthalmology meeting. Mentor subsequent interns during the final three months of the internship.
Minimum Requirements Qualified MRCVS with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. Excellent small animal medical and surgical skills, including anaesthesia. Empathy for clients, patients, colleagues, and referring veterinary surgeons.
Advantageous Qualifications Competency in ophthalmic diagnostics and prior surgical experience. Experience managing ophthalmic cases in general practice or a referral setting. Previous internship, especially with ophthalmology exposure. Postgraduate qualifications or active study in surgery, anaesthesia, medicine, or ophthalmology.
Working Hours Standard Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8 am to 7 pm). On-call Commitment: 1 weekend every 3 weeks, alternating weeks of weekday on-call. No requirement to stay on-site but must be within 1-hour travel distance.
Internship Structure The internship progresses through five stages, focusing on: Veterinary anaesthesia, theatre management, and ophthalmic patient care. Advanced ophthalmic examinations and diagnostic techniques. Surgical skills development, including enucleation, keratotomy, and microsurgery. Case management and emergency triage, with independent consulting responsibilities. Mentoring new interns and engaging in clinical research.
Because our employees matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary of £31,000, you will benefit from: Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday. Accommodation available.
Well-being Private medical insurance. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay. Cycle to Work scheme. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing. Non-accidental injury support.
Development 7 days, expectation to attend BRAVO, BEVA, Microsurgery course. Certificate Support. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding. All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund. Infection Prevention and Control Programme. Quality Improvement Programme.
Professional Memberships VDS cover. RCVS fees.
Additional Relocation allowance. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer. Discounted staff pet care.
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to visit the clinic to meet the ophthalmology team and experience our practice environment firsthand. Visits can be arranged by contacting Tim Knott or David Nutbrown-Hughes at 01454 521000. Alternatively, email davidnutbrown-hughes@rowevetgroup.com with any questions.
Please send your CV and cover letter to ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com or apply via the IVC careers website page.
Formal interviews may be scheduled following a visit, with the possibility of immediate arrangement. Please note, we may fill the position before the closing date, so early applications are advised.
Join us and take the first step towards an exciting career in Veterinary Ophthalmology!
Rowe Veterinary Group, Bradley Stoke
Bradley House, Ferndene, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9DT, United Kingdom
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Animals treated: Small animals
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Focus on your future
Support the veterinary and nursing ophthalmology team with inpatient care and day-to-day operations. Develop core skills in ophthalmic anaesthesia, theatre preparation, patient management, and diagnostic techniques. Attend consults, perform ophthalmic examinations, and assist with emergency triage. Undertake self-directed microsurgery training and live surgical cases under supervision. Participate in at least one clinical study and present findings at an ophthalmology meeting. Mentor subsequent interns during the final three months of the internship.
Minimum Requirements Qualified MRCVS with at least 2 years post-qualification experience. Excellent small animal medical and surgical skills, including anaesthesia. Empathy for clients, patients, colleagues, and referring veterinary surgeons.
Advantageous Qualifications Competency in ophthalmic diagnostics and prior surgical experience. Experience managing ophthalmic cases in general practice or a referral setting. Previous internship, especially with ophthalmology exposure. Postgraduate qualifications or active study in surgery, anaesthesia, medicine, or ophthalmology.
Working Hours Standard Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8 am to 7 pm). On-call Commitment: 1 weekend every 3 weeks, alternating weeks of weekday on-call. No requirement to stay on-site but must be within 1-hour travel distance.
Internship Structure The internship progresses through five stages, focusing on: Veterinary anaesthesia, theatre management, and ophthalmic patient care. Advanced ophthalmic examinations and diagnostic techniques. Surgical skills development, including enucleation, keratotomy, and microsurgery. Case management and emergency triage, with independent consulting responsibilities. Mentoring new interns and engaging in clinical research.
Because our employees matter We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary of £31,000, you will benefit from: Work-life balance 6.6 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday. Accommodation available.
Well-being Private medical insurance. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay. Cycle to Work scheme. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing. Non-accidental injury support.
Development 7 days, expectation to attend BRAVO, BEVA, Microsurgery course. Certificate Support. Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider. All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding. All our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund. Infection Prevention and Control Programme. Quality Improvement Programme.
Professional Memberships VDS cover. RCVS fees.
Additional Relocation allowance. Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer. Discounted staff pet care.
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Applicants are encouraged to visit the clinic to meet the ophthalmology team and experience our practice environment firsthand. Visits can be arranged by contacting Tim Knott or David Nutbrown-Hughes at 01454 521000. Alternatively, email davidnutbrown-hughes@rowevetgroup.com with any questions.
Please send your CV and cover letter to ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com or apply via the IVC careers website page.
Formal interviews may be scheduled following a visit, with the possibility of immediate arrangement. Please note, we may fill the position before the closing date, so early applications are advised.
Join us and take the first step towards an exciting career in Veterinary Ophthalmology!
Rowe Veterinary Group, Bradley Stoke
Bradley House, Ferndene, Bradley Stoke, Bristol, BS32 9DT, United Kingdom
View on map
Animals treated: Small animals
Visit website
#J-18808-Ljbffr
