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Dermatology Intern
Location: Highlands Road, Shirley, Solihull Practice: Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service Salary: £37,000 per annum Practice Details
If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.
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Be part of one of the UK's leading Small Animal Veterinary Centres!
Are you passionate about veterinary dermatology? The Dermatology Department at Willows Referral Service is delighted to offer a 1-year Dermatology Internship Training Programme designed to prepare aspiring veterinarians for advanced training and specialization in dermatology.
What We Offer:
Intensive training in the diagnosis and management of dermatological conditions in veterinary patients.
Hands-on experience with medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic dermatology techniques.
Structured learning to build a solid foundation in dermatological diseases and treatments.
Exposure to a multidisciplinary team working collaboratively to deliver exceptional patient care.
Weekend working on a 1:3 rota, supporting the primary care out-of-hours team, with compensatory days off for weekend shifts.
Who Should Apply:
Motivated veterinarians with a passion for dermatology.
Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ postgraduate experience in practice.
Completion of a one-year rotating internship or equivalent is preferred.
Strong communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English are essential.
A team-oriented individual dedicated to the highest standards of patient and client care.
This internship is a unique opportunity to enhance your dermatological expertise and prepare for a residency or advanced training in veterinary dermatology.
Join us at Willows Referral Service and take the next step in your veterinary career!
Benefits include:
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- External CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sickness pay
- Enhanced equal family leave
- Employer contribution pension scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
About us
Willows is home to extensive surgical and diagnostic facilities with a superbly equipped Intensive Care Unit. In-patient care is a priority, with 24-hour care provided by our team of Interns, Nurses, and other Clinical Support staff. The practice is iCatCare accredited at Gold Level. In joining Willows, you will have the opportunity to work alongside internationally renowned Specialists across our multi-disciplinary team, including Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Imaging, Anaesthesia, and Emergency and Critical Care. Willows is proud to be accredited by Investors in People at the extended silver level. We are dedicated to providing excellent working conditions, care, support and development for our 240+ associates.
As well as a clinically progressive team, we are a close-knit team that enjoy working hard and playing hard. We take part in regular social events and believe a supportive and welcoming atmosphere is key to a great working environment.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
How to apply
Potential candidates wishing to discuss this position informally and confidentially are encouraged to contact Tom Reilly at: tom.reilly@veterinarycentre.co.uk
To apply, please submit a letter of intent and your CV.
Part of an amazing global family
Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets. We are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets.
Our Associates are fundamental to our success and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.
Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.
Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
