Junior Clinical Training Scholar in Small Animal Studies at University of Cambridge

Applications are invited for a one-year postgraduate training programme at the Queen’s Veterinary School Small Animal Hospital, University of Cambridge. Scholars will rotate through anaesthesia, cardiology, diagnostic imaging, orthopaedics, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, clinical pathology, and soft tissue surgery, under the supervision of recognised specialists. They will also manage primary care cases and support final-year veterinary students. Participation in out-of-hours care, especially in the intensive care unit, is expected.

Summary of benefits

• High residency success rate – 74% of our interns have gone on to do a residency and 100% of interns who have been pursuing a residency have successfully achieved a residency or completed a specialist internship programme. We have 50 successful residency applications from intern cohorts 2015-2022 and 22 diplomates, so far!
• Competitive tax-free stipend including accommodation in Central Cambridge and bills included package
• Truly rotating internship through all specialties including flexibility to pursue extra time in rotations of your choice!
• Good work-life balance with manageable weekend and night work
• University library and journal access
• Monthly seminars with complimentary food and drink!
• Minimum of 2 weeks of elective/dedicated research time on top of holidays
• Academic opportunities, e.g. teach Cambridge students during rotations and College supervision opportunities; weekly department research and clinical seminars; journal and book clubs
• Proven track-record with publications and research projects with guidance on presentation and scientific writing skills.
• Assigned intern supervisor: regular progress meetings, interview practice, provision of professional references and CV/cover letter proof reading by experienced senior clinicians to aid residency applications
• Generous CPD allowance and encouragement to present at scientific meetings
• RECOVER CPR training
• First opinion service including surgical cases
• A number of service-specific internships and residency opportunities encourage career progression following internship

Eligibility Requirements

• Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
• Desirable: Surgical experience with dogs and cats; one year in UK primary care practice
• For applicants for whom English is not their first language, a score of 7.5 in IELTS (with no element under 7), or a score of 100 in TOEFL (with no element less than 24).

For further benefits and details on the Internship: https://www.vet.cam.ac.uk/study/cts/jcts1/smallanimal

Informal enquiries should be directed to the Internship Directors: internship.enquiries@vet.cam.ac.uk.

Important Notes

The ability to take up this Scholarship is contingent upon you being able to evidence your right to work in the UK, or through gaining the right to work via the UK immigration system. Evidence will need to be provided before an offer can be made. Regrettably, this Scholarship isn’t suitable for sponsorship via Skilled Worker or Temporary Worker visa routes as the minimum requirements cannot be met.

Submit a completed JCTS Application Form (JCTS 1), CV, and Covering Letter explaining your interest in the programme. A JCTS Application Form (JCTS 1) and Information Pack can be downloaded from the following webpage – Junior Clinical Training Scholar in Small Animal Studies | University of Cambridge

Email applications to vetmed@vet.cam.ac.uk quoting reference PP47176.

Application deadline: Midnight, 17 September 2025. Early applications encouraged; vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.