We offer postgraduate training positions and professional internship programmes across our commercial clinical activities. Applications are open for the following postgraduate clinical training opportunities.SpecialtyType Qualification / positionsDeadlineApplySmall Animal SurgeryInternship x 2 3 October 2025ApplySmall Animal - rotatingInternship x 4 6 October 2025ApplyClick the link for full details. Search staff vacancies at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies Rotating internship AboutThe aim of our clinical rotating internships is to prepare each candidate for competitive future career aspirations, be that in general practice, further research, or a specialism.The rotating internship offers excellent preparatory experience for vets considering further clinical training. High-quality postgraduate training is provided across a broad range of disciplines under the supervision of experienced clinicians. A rotating internship can be used as preparation for the Senior Clinical Training Scholarship programme and is a requirement of many Residency programmes.Interns spend time in each of our busy and expanding referral services with the support of residents and senior staff. You will contribute to the primary care of first opinion clinic patients as well as the out-of-hours service which includes the care of patients in ICU.Small AnimalInternships are one year. Interns have the opportunity for seven weeks of elective rotations, which may be spent gaining further clinical or research experience within the veterinary school, or undertaking externships elsewhere (by prior arrangement).EquineInternships are 18 months. Interns have the opportunity to engage in a research project and undertake a specific anaesthetic rotation.We do not currently offer any internships in production animals.The School boasts a thriving programme of continuing education which interns can access, and are encouraged to attend.PackageCompetitive salaryGenerous CPD allowanceEnrolled into the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and encouraged to work towards Associate Fellow statusIncreasing responsibility for case management of individual animals in line with improved knowledgeSupportive line managers providing mentorship, structured feedback and prioritising mental well-beingProtected induction and training periodOpportunity to undertake a research project under the supervision of a specialist mentorEntry criteriaMember of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS), by start date of internshipProvide evidence of good written and spoken English if English is not your first languageLegal right to work in the UK*Experience of working in practice in the UK, including independent out of hours working, and completion of PDP are preferred. However, outstanding newly qualified vets will be considered and are encouraged to apply.*We strongly recommend that applicants from outside the EU consult the UK Border Agency Right to Work rules. Residency AboutThe Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (Residency) provides an opportunity for qualified veterinary surgeons to undertake a period of advanced clinical training in a chosen specialty under the guidance and supervision of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and European/American veterinary specialists.Entry criteriaMember of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS)At least two years qualifiedHave completed a rotating internship or relevant equivalent experienceProvide evidence of good written and spoken English, if English is not your first languageTerms and conditions of University of Edinburgh admissions This article was published on 2025-09-01
