Would you like to work alongside Specialists at the cutting edge of veterinary medicine? Unleash your potential with our internship programme.
We are offering a one-year rotating internship at our multi-disciplinary referral centre. Internships at NDSR provide career development opportunities and can act as a stepping-stone towards small animal residencies and other postgraduate programmes. It also provides an outstanding experience for those wishing to return to general practice.
The programme is designed for highly motivated veterinary surgeons who wish to expand their clinical knowledge, skills and experience, working under specialist supervision in a multi-disciplinary referral hospital and providing out-of-hours care. Second-year Specialist internships may be available at the end of this fixed-term contract, and we also offer a residency training programme in selected disciplines.
Involvement in clinical research, CPD and externships is actively encouraged. This is complemented by journal clubs, in-house Specialist lectures, seminars and small-group teaching. We offer our interns the opportunity to assist our veterinary surgeons and Specialists. You will also be working alongside our experienced and supportive referral nursing team.
Our interns are very much made to feel part of the wider hospital team and are completely integrated into the day-to-day activities of the hospital.
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Why join NDSR?
NDSR is one of the leading multi-disciplinary referral hospitals in the UK, with over 30 recognised Specialists in soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, oncology, neurology, orthopaedics, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, dermatology, dentistry and anaesthesia. Our state-of-the-art hospital is led by internationally renowned Specialists working at the leading edge of veterinary medicine and surgery.
As an Intern, you would work with our Specialists in a variety of disciplines and also be involved in providing some 24-hour inpatient care. Additionally, there is regular structured learning with intern seminars and CPD events. If you’re looking to gain in-depth experience or pursue further qualifications, an internship with us is the ideal way.
We are also a part of Linnaeus, comprising the largest network of Specialist-led referral practices in the UK and Ireland, with over 120 interns and 90 residents working across the group with endless career opportunities. As a company that is part of Mars Veterinary Health, we are committed to excellence and making A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
Meet our Internship Director…
Aurora Zoff
Aurora commenced her professional journey in 2009 after graduating from Bologna Veterinary University in Italy.
After spending some time in a first-opinion practice in Italy, she relocated to the United Kingdom in 2011 and embarked on a new challenge.
She undertook a small animal anaesthesia internship and later pursued a European and American Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia residency at the University of Liverpool. Subsequently, she worked in referral hospitals in the West Midlands and Hampshire before joining North Downs Specialist Referrals in 2018.
Aurora's dedication to continual growth underscores her expertise. She successfully passed the American Diploma boards in 2017 and became a Recover BLS and ALS trainer in 2022. She is also eligible to sit for the CertAVP(ECC) exam. Her clinical interests encompass perioperative fluid therapy, cardiac arrest treatment, and critical care.
Driven by a passion for well-being and non-technical skills, Aurora became a mental health first aider in 2021 and pursued further CPD in organisational psychology, including a 200-hour yoga and meditation teacher training in 2017.
In July 2024, Aurora assumed the role of Internship Director. She is enthusiastic about applying her knowledge to supporting the new generation of interns and vets.
What does an intern at NDSR do?
A one-year internship at NDSR provides an amazing opportunity for learning and personal development and can act as a stepping-stone towards small animal residencies and other postgraduate programs both in the UK and overseas.
We have a team of eight rotating Interns. Following an induction period, interns rotate through the various core and elective disciplines that can include:
- Anaesthesia
- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Internal medicine
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Soft tissue surgery
As well as elective weeks where you can choose a rotation, there are also opportunities to visit other hospitals within the Linnaeus group. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in a research project leading to the publication of a paper in a peer-reviewed journal.
Training under Specialist supervision will cover a wide range of clinical procedures. You will also gain experience in the management of a range of cases.
At NDSR, you will be associated with a network of Specialist-led referral practices and over 120 specialist pathway internship and residency training posts.
How else will you benefit?
A one-year internship at NDSR provides an amazing opportunity for learning and personal development and can act as a stepping-stone towards small animal residencies and other postgraduate programs both in the UK and overseas.
We have a team of eight rotating Interns. Following an induction period, interns rotate through the various core and elective disciplines that can include:
- Anaesthesia
- Cardiology
- Dentistry
- Dermatology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Internal medicine
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthopaedics
- Soft tissue surgery
As well as elective weeks where you can choose a rotation, there are also opportunities to visit other hospitals within the Linnaeus group. You will also have the opportunity to be involved in a research project leading to the publication of a paper in a peer-reviewed journal.
Training under Specialist supervision will cover a wide range of clinical procedures. You will also gain experience in the management of a range of cases.
At NDSR, you will be associated with a network of Specialist-led referral practices and over 120 specialist pathway internship and residency training posts.
Applications for our January 2025 internship programme are open.