Rotating Internship Programme

Job Description

About Company

Chestergates Veterinary Specialists is a friendly and supportive specialist-led multidisciplinary referral centre located near Chester. As part of CVS Ltd., it is a highly regarded institution in the veterinary field. The centre boasts a wide range of disciplines, including anaesthesia, internal medicine, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, neurology, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, and oncology.

The facility is staffed by highly experienced nursing teams and receives cases from all over the country, ensuring exceptional care for all patients. Its affiliation with CVS Ltd. provides additional benefits, such as the chance to collaborate with other centres, build future professional relationships, and access extensive learning support from in-house Continuing Professional Development (CPD) provided by the Knowledge Hub.

Job Description

Job Title: Rotating Internship Programme – Veterinary Specialist

Number of Positions: 6

Start Date: Late February 2026

Location: Chestergates Veterinary Specialists, Chester

Type of Position: 12-month fixed-term

Programme Goal:
This internship programme is designed to help enthusiastic and highly motivated vets achieve their career goals, preparing them for future leadership roles and advanced postgraduate training, such as residencies. It aims to develop interns’ knowledge, clinical reasoning, and diagnostic skills. Past interns have successfully transitioned into various paths, including returning to general practice or securing residency positions in their chosen specialities.

Key Responsibilities and Activities:
• Work under the supervision of specialists across a wide range of disciplines (anaesthesia, internal medicine, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, cardiology, neurology, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology, and oncology).
• Gain experience in emergency and critical care (ECC) by working within the centre’s out-of-hours first opinion practice, supported by a caring team.
• Actively participate in and prepare for journal clubs, seminars, clinical reviews, and other academic activities.
• Engage in both formal and informal learning opportunities.

Personal Specification for Application:
The ideal applicant will be a proactive, professional individual with a positive attitude, outstanding interpersonal skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Essential qualities include great teamwork skills and a commitment to practicing the highest standards of veterinary medicine and patient care. Candidates should be looking to:
• Take the next step towards specialisation.
• Gain further ECC experience.
• Improve their overall knowledge, clinical reasoning, and diagnostic skills.

Requirements:
• Must be a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
• Ideally, candidates will already have a sponsored visa, but all applicants are encouraged to apply as visa sponsorship will be considered on an individual basis.

Internship Benefits and Perks:
• A highly supportive and friendly learning environment.
• CPD allowance: £1000 and 5 days.
• Salary: £32,000 per annum.
• Annual leave: 25 days, plus bank holidays.
• Professional Memberships: RCVS and VDS membership paid.
• Pension Scheme: Company contributory pension scheme.
• Additional Benefits: Many other company fringe benefits.