Southfields Veterinary Specialists are currently recruiting a Surgery intern who is registered with the RCVS.
This is a Fixed Term 12-month position. Contracted for 40 hours per week and participation in OOH Rotation 1 in 3 weeks.
We are an outgoing and friendly team, who are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working vet who is willing to be part of our soft tissue and Orthopaedic surgical service. Currently formed by four senior clinicians, one resident, and 2 interns.
Surgical interns at Southfields have an important role within the service, as they are considered more like a first year resident and manage their surgical patients, including owner communication. Furthermore, surgical interns usually assist the main senior clinicians in theatre and are in charge of follow-up of the patients until their discharge.
Making an application
For an informal chat please contact Esteban Gonzalez at esteban.gonzalez-gasch@southfields.co.uk or veronique.livet@southfields.co.uk or carlos.rubinos@southfields.co.uk
To apply please click on the Apply button and submit your current CV, a letter of intent and one letter of reference (applications missing documents will not be considered).
The closing date for applications is 15th January 2026.
Interviews will be held the following week on Wednesday 21st January 2026
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Wellness program including:
o Employee assistance program
o Eyecare voucher scheme
o Free annual Flu jab
o Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
About Us
Southfields is the new name in referral services. It's a very exciting time to join a forward-thinking and highly motivated team that has the support of Linnaeus, providing significant investment in providing new innovative services, a contemporary state-of-the art working environment and commitment to personal and career development. With an excellent support team in place, you'll be able to concentrate on what you do best in a friendly and supportive practice and a brand new 42,000 sq.ft state-of-the-art facilities.
Southfields is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Southfields , Linnaeus or the role please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.
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Salary Value: £38,100 per annum;