Vet Times Recruitment
Rotating Internship Programme Winter 2027 in-take Overview
| Company Name | Vet Times Recruitment |
| Job Role | Rotating Internship Programme Winter 2027 in-take |
| Qualifications | Bachelor’s |
| Category | General Jobs |
| Job Type | Internship |
| Location | Rest of UK |
This rotating internship is designed for vets who want a highly structured, supportive start in specialist referral practice. The programme places development at the centre of the experience and gives interns practical exposure to a wide range of disciplines while working alongside internationally recognised specialists. It is part of a large community of rotating interns and residents within the UK’s biggest network of referral hospitals, and it is intended to open routes into residencies, advanced general practice, or academic careers.
What the internship involves
Interns move through multiple specialist areas so they can build broad clinical experience and confidence. The rotation includes internal medicine, surgery, anaesthesia, diagnostic imaging, oncology, emergency and critical care, neurology, cardiology, ophthalmology, and dentistry. From the beginning of the programme, interns are expected to be actively involved in diagnostics, surgery, and patient care, with direct access to multidisciplinary specialist teams.
The internship is offered across a number of referral hospitals, with opportunities available for the Winter 2027 intake. The listed hospitals include Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, Davies Veterinary Specialists, DWR Veterinary Specialists, Eastcott Referrals, North Downs Specialist Referrals, Northwest Veterinary Specialists, Paragon Veterinary Referrals, Southfields Veterinary Specialists, Wear Referrals, Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, and Vet Specialists Scotland. The page also notes that Davies has a vacancy for an October start.
Support, teaching, and development
The programme is built around close support and ongoing learning. Interns receive one-to-one mentoring from trained mentors, regular progress meetings with the Internship Director and the Linnaeus Internships Lead, and a comprehensive induction at the start of the role. Teaching is delivered through a tailored programme that includes small-group seminars, weekly clinical teaching, monthly film-reading sessions, clinical reasoning rounds, and workshops focused on professional skills and wellbeing.
There is also a strong research element. Interns are supported to carry out clinical research, and the employer notes that many interns go on to present at international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals. In addition, the programme includes RECOVER online certification covering both basic and advanced life support, as well as workshops on CV writing, interview technique, and planning for future career steps.
All rotating interns are enrolled onto the CertAVP, and the role is supported by a large specialist-led network that offers more than 130 internship and residency posts. The employer also highlights possible progression into primary care pathways and advanced roles within its wider practice network.
Salary and package
The salary is stated as £38,213 per year, with benefits included. The posting describes the package as competitive and emphasises the combination of pay, clinical exposure, mentoring, teaching, research support, and career development opportunities.
Who the employer is looking for
The role is aimed at vets who are already registered with the RCVS and who have at least one to two years of experience in small animal practice. Applicants must have completed the RCVS Veterinary Graduate Development Programme, or be in a position where VetGDP completion is not required. The employer makes clear that applications cannot be accepted if VetGDP has not been completed or is not close to completion.
The internship is intended for candidates who are ready to work in a referral setting and who want to build toward specialist training, advanced general practice, or academic development.
Visa sponsorship
The employer states that if an applicant needs a visa to work in the UK, sponsorship may be considered, but only if the relevant eligibility requirements are met.
About Linnaeus
Linnaeus is described as a forward-looking partnership of respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland. The organisation brings together clinicians who are committed to high standards of care and to its wider purpose of improving life for pets. It works across a range of veterinary fields, including small animal, farm, and equine practice, and selects partner practices carefully to maintain strong patient care standards across the group.
How to apply and contact details
Applicants are directed to apply through the website. For questions about the internship programme or the application process, the contact named on the page is Howard Stapleton, Early Careers Manager, at [email protected].
The role is a full-time, fixed-term internship based in the United Kingdom.
Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s
Visa Sponsorship Promising
To apply for this job please visit jobs.vettimes.com.
