Job Description

We are excited to offer a position for an ECVS accredited Standard Residency Program at Pride Veterinary Referrals.

The successful candidate will have a high level of motivation and enthusiasm and be able to work as an integral part of our experienced team. Applicants must have completed a rotating internship or internship equivalent (at least 2 years of clinical experience) and demonstrate an interest in clinical research. They must have MRCVS registration and have evidence of Right to Work in the UK. A good command of written and spoken English is required.

About Us

Pride Veterinary Referrals is a teaching hospital working in collaboration with University of Nottingham Veterinary School. The hospital is located on Pride Park, in close proximity to Derby City Centre, Nottingham, the Derbyshire Dales and with good air and rail links. The hospital benefits from specialist led teams in Neurology, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia, Imaging and an onsite Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy department. Our friendly teams collaborate to deliver high standards of care to all our patients. We have a varied and challenging soft tissue and orthopaedic caseload, and our own Vets@Night service for inpatient care throughout the night.

Focus on you future

The hospital has thirteen consultation rooms, four inpatient wards and an ICU, five fully equipped theatres, a 16 slice CT scanner, a 1.5 Tesla MRI, arthroscopy, fluoroscopy, laparoscopic and thoracoscopic equipment, Biomedtrix hip kit and standard and locking plate systems. The successful candidate will join a team of four specialist surgeons and two other surgical residents (year 2 and 3), three surgical interns and a dedicated nursing team. Twelve weeks per year off clinics for externships, research and study leave.

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 balance6.6 weeks annual leave, including bank holidays. Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday


WellbeingPrivate 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.


DevelopmentLearning 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.


Professional MembershipsVDS cover. RCVS fees.


AdditionalPawsome 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.

How to Apply


Submit your CV, cover letter, and references via the application link or directly email: ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com

For more information, feel free to contact Ryan Powell in our Talent Team at 07816 202690 or via email at ryan.powell@ivcevidensia.com


Important Dates:Applications open: 10th November 2025
Application deadline: 30th December 2025
Interviews commencing January 2026


We will be only accepting requests to visit the hospital from short-listed candidates



40,000 per annum plus benefits