Surgical Internship

We have an exciting opportunity for a fixed-term Surgical Internship. This position is ideal for a veterinary surgeon who has either completed a rotating internship programme at a referral hospital, or has significant comparable experience. The purpose of this internship is to provide practical experience within Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic Surgery and to learn from specialist clinicians.

The position is full time (40 hours) and will include out of hours work.

The candidate will be expected to play an active role in supporting both the Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Services. They will also be encouraged to take part in discipline specific research and actively participate in journal club. This position is ideal for candidates who want to pursue residency training or study towards additional surgical qualifications.

Key duties will include but are not limited to;

• Supporting the Soft Tissue and Orthopaedic teams with all aspects of patient care.
• Assist with case management under guidance, including consulting, owner communication, assisting with procedures, case work up, and postoperative care.
• Attend daily rounds to gain knowledge of and exposure to surgical cases.
• To assist in maintaining and improving flow through diagnostic imaging and theatre.
• To assist with the preparation of lab samples including completion of lab paperwork.
• To assist with sedation/anaesthesia of patients when required.
• To participate in weekend and late shifts.

Paragon is a purpose-built diplomate led multidisciplinary referral hospital. It is situated just outside the City of Wakefield. The practice opened its doors in 2018 so the centre is still new and benefits from its clean and modern design. Our extensive, modern facilities allow our teams to deliver the highest quality of care and ensures patients get the best possible treatment.  As a multidisciplinary centre you will work alongside some of the country’s leading specialists and be supported by a team of skilled and compassionate veterinary nurses. With our practice being RCVS accredited to Small Animal Veterinary Hospital level, it allows us to provide outstanding levels of care.  The team at Paragon are committed to delivering a first-class service for patients, clients and our referring vet partners.

The hospital benefits from being close to the beautiful rural Yorkshire countryside yet also has excellent main road links to via the M1 and M62.  We are within easy access of Leeds. The nearest airport is Leeds and Bradford and we are within easy access of Manchester.

There is plenty to do in the surrounding area for adults, families and children with Yorkshire Sculpture Park, National Trust properties and endless walks either in the Peak District, Yorkshire moors or Yorkshire dales.

We are keen to support development of vets throughout their careers and have a number of residency programmes as well as a rotating internship. 

Paragon have an exceptionally friendly team for which you can feel the friendly team atmosphere as soon as you enter the building. We also benefit from having anaesthetists and two ECC diplomates on site and an exceptional nursing team. The team also comprise of globally recognised diplomates in medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, cardiology, neurology and ECC.