Job Description

Veterinary Internship - Neurology
Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby, Derby, East Midlands
Discipline: Neurology
Full Time
32,000 Plus Benefits

Overview Pride Veterinary Referrals is a busy, multidisciplinary referral hospital located in Derbyshire, UK committed to providing the highest standards of patient care and has an expanding programme of postgraduate training (internships and residencies). We strive to deliver world class patient care and our fantastic facilities provide a superb environment, these include 13 consultation rooms, 7 inpatient wards, dedicated intensive care unit, 5 theatres, full advanced imaging suite (CT and MRI), 2 ultrasound rooms, an endoscopy suite, hydrotherapy pool and treadmill and dedicated chemotherapy. Pride Veterinary Referrals is a teaching hospital, in full collaboration with University of Nottingham Veterinary School. This provides the opportunity to support teaching and research interests.

The Team

The neurology specialty intern will be supervised and work on daily contact with three ECVN Diplomats, and three ECVN residents, supported by European and American Specialist clinicians in a wide range of disciplines alongside the team of residents and interns.

The Role

The successful candidate will ideally have experience in first opinion practice and, ideally have completed a rotating internship and wants more experience within Neurology. As part of this role you will be involved in the daily care of patients, consultations, diagnostic procedures and neurosurgeries, Interns participate in hospital rounds, journal and clubs, monthly topic reviews and regular neuropathology training.
Upon completion of the internship programme, the successful neurology intern will have acquired skills/knowledge to include training in neurological examination and localisation, performing a neurology consult under the supervision of a neurologist, CSF collection and analysis, interpretation of MRI, CT and spinal radiography, exposure to electrodiagnostic studies.
In addition to the neurology specific training, our interns are involved in covering a small amount of weekend duties to facilitate care for all inpatients. We are looking for 2 neurology interns to support the busy team. The successful candidates will be expected to start in the beginning of January 2026 and the second to start at the end of February 2026

Required skills and experience

Successfully completed a 12-month rotating internship Registered with the RCVS by the proposed start date Strong interest in small animal neurology and neurosurgery Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

Would be good to have

Some experience in neurology and an interest in pursuing a Residency Good sense of humour and team work Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Professional

Excellent access to training Learning program (i.e. regular journal clubs, MRI rounds, topic review, neuropathology)

In house CPD

Because Our Employees Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do where you will benefit from:#

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
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Wellbeing

Private Medical Insurance. Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay. Cycle to Work scheme. Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing. Non-accidental injury support.
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Development

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy. Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider, All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding. All our Vets get 1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund. Infection, Prevention and Control Programme. Quality Improvement Programme.
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Professional Memberships

VDS cover. RCVS fees.
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Additional

Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers. Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer. Discounted staff pet care.


As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Please submit your CV together with a short covering letter and 2 reference letters to Ryan Powell at ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com or submit your application Via the IVC careers website.

For any questions regarding this job, please contact our internship coordinator Patricia Alvarez at Patricia.Alvarez@scarsdalevets.com.

Deadline for applications:
Interviews are anticipated to be held on the week commencing the 27th October 2025, Applications will be closed on the 13th October 2025.

Pride Veterinary Referral Centre - Derby
Riverside Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8HX, United Kingdom

Animals treated

Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Ryan Powell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.#

Talent Partner

Ryan Powell

ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com