Neurology and Neurosurgery Internship

Neurology and Neurosurgery Internship - at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists (Alton) August 2025

LPVS is a specialist-led multidisciplinary referral hospital providing veterinary referral services across the South of England including London, the South Coast and the Thames Valley. Our services include neurology and neurosurgery, orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, emergency and critical care, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, oncology, cardiology, and physiotherapy.

Facilities include on-site Siemens 1.5T MRI, 16 slice computed tomography, endoscopy suite, ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, digital X-ray and dedicated chemotherapy room. The hospital is an ISFM Gold Cat Friendly Clinic and was awarded the BVHA design award for an outstanding working environment. We are part of CVS (UK) Ltd, the largest provider of integrated veterinary services in the UK, and are supported by services from seven other referral hospitals in the UK and Ireland.

We are seeking proactive, professional individuals with positive attitudes at all times. Outstanding interpersonal skills, and an ability to stay calm under pressure and work as a team are essential. Interns must also demonstrate a commitment to practising the highest standards of veterinary medicine and patient care.

Responsibilities:

1. Contribute to inpatient care and consultations.
2. Assist with the management of emergencies.
3. Participate in an out-of-hours rota.
4. Assist in diagnostic procedures and surgeries.
5. Engage in clinical research.

The role would prepare you well for entry into an approved residency training programme in your chosen discipline.

Minimum Requirements:

Prior completion of a rotating internship, or a minimum of two years of experience in small animal practice in the UK is considered essential. We expect that candidates will have excellent standards of written and spoken English. Roles are full-time (40 hour week) with an expectation of 1:3 weekends on call. We offer a salary of £32,000 and a very generous remuneration and CPD package for internships.

Applications can be made here: Apply Here . Please submit your CV and a letter of intent stating clearly which position you are applying for.

Informal enquiries can be made to .

The start date is flexible for suitable candidates.

Closing date for applications: Monday 24th February 2025

Interviews for surgery internship: Early March 2025 - tbc

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best.