Veterinary Internship - Equine

Sussex Equine Hospital is offering an exciting internship for motivated veterinarians looking to gain hands-on experience in a busy referral hospital. You will work under the guidance of board-certified specialists, assisting with a wide range of lameness, medical, and surgical cases. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with general anaesthesia and surgeries in our surgical suite.

• Participating in advanced diagnostic imaging, including radiography, ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine.

• Gaining experience with medical procedures such as biopsies, cardiac work-ups, providing intensive care, etc.

• Overseeing in-patient care alongside our dedicated nursing team, including patient exams, treatment checks, and routine care.

• Rotating out-of-hours duties providing in-patient care and assisting senior vets with emergency admissions and treatments.

Located in beautiful West Sussex, our state-of-the-art, purpose-built referral hospital offers a stunning working environment. Explore the South Downs, relax at nearby beaches, or enjoy city life in Brighton and London with excellent train links.

Our hospital features three hospital barns, a separate isolation facility, a modern surgical suite, advanced imaging facilities including CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine, and on-site laboratories, Also Free accommodation will be provided during your Internship. You can see more about our facilities on our website: www.sussexequinehospital.co.uk.

Our team is made up of highly trained specialists (4 Surgeons, 2 Internists, 1 Theriogenologist, and 1 Sports Medicine Specialist), along with dedicated equine nurses, trainee nurses, grooms, administration staff, 12 ambulatory vets, and 3 resident trainee vets. We pride ourselves on a friendly, supportive environment where learning and professional growth are a priority.

IVC is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC , we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Veterinary Intern, you will gain valuable exposure to a referral or advanced clinical environment, working collaboratively with experienced veterinary surgeons, nurses, and support teams to deliver high-quality patient and client care.

This role is designed to support your clinical development, build confidence in managing more complex cases, and deepen your understanding of evidence-based veterinary medicine. You’ll actively participate in ward rounds, case discussions, and clinical governance activities, while being supported by senior clinicians and mentors.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

You are a motivated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon who is keen to develop their clinical skills within a supportive referral or advanced-care setting. You’ll bring:

• A Veterinary degree and registration with the RCVS with experience working as part of a clinical veterinary team

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively

• Clear and confident communication skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork and a positive and proactive attitude to learning and development

• An interest in evidence-based veterinary medicine and clinical best practice

• Professionalism, resilience, and the ability to remain calm in a busy clinical environment

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your clinical development and future career progression. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Structured exposure to a referral or advanced clinical environment with support and mentorship from experienced clinicians and hospital teams

• Opportunities to participate in ward rounds, teaching sessions, journal clubs, and case discussions

• Access to learning resources such as aspiring intern and resident webinars and referral learning content

• A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• Free Accommodation Provided

• Healthcare Cash Plan

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range of benefits to suit you

• Discounted staff pet care

• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

How to Apply

• 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].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.