Internship in Emergency and Critical Care at The University of Edinburgh
Job Description
Full Time Contract – 35 Hours Per Week
Contract type – Fixed Term – 12 Months
The Opportunity:
Based within our busy Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Service at the Hospital for Small Animals at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, this one-year ECC internship is the perfect launching pad for those considering further clinical training in this field, as well as those wishing to return to private practice.
The ECC intern will gain extensive clinical experience in managing critically ill patients whilst working alongside board-certified specialists in ECC. The successful applicant will work a combination of days, evenings and weekends within a well-equipped Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Room.
The veterinary school has a strong tradition of research, and ECC interns are encouraged to pursue research under the guidance of a mentor. We boast a thriving programme of continuing education within the hospital, including dedicated weekly ECC journal clubs. ECC interns also have the opportunity for electives, which may be spent gaining further clinical or research experience within the veterinary school or undertaking externships elsewhere.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week)
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Experience of emergency practice and/or rotational internship
- Member of RCVS eligible at time of applying
- Appropriate English language qualification
If you have any questions, please contact Efa Llewellyn on email eccseniorvets@ed.ac.uk
