Job Description

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Job Title: Anaesthesia Intern


Salary: 38,100


Location: Basildon, Essex


Job Type: Fixed term for 12 months


Hours: 42.5 hours 5-day week. Additional on-call requirement - 1 in 4 weeknights and weekends.

Your role and responsibilities

Are you a confident veterinarian who loves all things Anaesthesia and looking to further your clinical knowledge?


We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as their Anaesthesia intern on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Why join us?

This internship aims to provide a practical hands-on training experience within anaesthesia, gaining practical clinical experience and learning from the specialists within a referral practice environment. You will:



Gain experience in all areas of anaesthesia and analgesia Have exposure to a large caseload, including anaesthetic management of routine referral cases and emergencies. Have daily interaction with Specialists and experts in anaesthesia and other disciplines. Improve your chances of securing an anaesthesia residency training position.

Main areas of work and training

To work as a part of the anaesthesia team and assist with the provision of care to patients within the hospital. The team currently comprises of two ECVAA diplomats and two board-eligible (ECVAA residency-trained) clinicians. To contribute to all aspects of perioperative patient care and assessment, with case responsibility and working independently where this is judged to be appropriate. To attend rounds, gaining exposure and knowledge of interesting cases to support your personal development. To work closely with the Theatre and Diagnostic Head Nurses/Supervisors (and wider nursing team) to facilitate an efficient and effective flow of cases through clinical areas. To assist in the setting up for anaesthetic procedures in theatre and diagnostics areas. To handle, pick up, sedate and hold patients. To assist with a range of anaesthetic procedures and with time, learn to carry out procedures independently. This will include the placement of arterial cannulae, central venous cannulae, epidural placement and locoregional anaesthesia where appropriate. To maintain and continue professional development as relevant to your specialism. To assist with CPD provision and training for rotating interns and other colleagues across the practice where appropriate. To identify and develop a suitable research project to be undertaken during the internship that is ideally suitable for publication or presentation at a suitable specialist meeting.

The team

Southfields is a flagship Linnaeus hospital. It's a very exciting time to join a forward-thinking and highly motivated team that has the support of the Linnaeus Group, providing significant investment in providing new innovative services, a contemporary state-of-the art working environment and commitment to personal and career development. With an excellent support team in place, you'll be able to concentrate on what you do best in a friendly and supportive practice.


Located only 30 minutes by train from central London, within easy reach of the beautiful Essex countryside and coast, and extremely well located for international travel links by air and train.

What we're looking for

You will:

Have an excellent command of written and spoken English Maintain a professional and caring approach in all aspects of your work Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Undergraduate Veterinary Degree RCVS current membership Previous experience of clinical cases Competent in use of Microsoft office and clinical systems for email, producing letters and report, recording accurate patient records, etc.

What we offer

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave RCVS & VDS fees paid External CPD funded Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program Career progression opportunities Staff discount schemes Life Assurance Enhanced equal family leave Employer contribution pension scheme Wellness program including: + Employee assistance program
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual Flu jab
+ Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment referral reward scheme

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.

To apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter. Closing date is 24th October. For more information or a confidential chat please contact Fabio Cilli on fabio.cilli@southfields.co.uk


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We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars. Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people. Why Linnaeus? - We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets - We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet - We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing - valuing equity, diversity and inclusion - We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one. We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates. At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. 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 careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk