26/01/2026
🐾 General Internship Opportunity – Optivet Referrals (Hampshire) 🐾
We’re excited to welcome applications for a General Intern to join our inclusive and supportive team at Optivet Referrals.
Optivet is an independent practice providing first-line 24/7 emergency care, alongside a specialist referral service in Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine and Anaesthesia. Our focus is always on delivering the highest standard of patient care — grounded in teamwork, knowledge-based growth and exceptional nursing support.
✨ About the internship
This 12-month rotating internship (with potential 6-month extension) is ideal for veterinary surgeons with some UK general practice experience. Interns rotate through all referral disciplines, supporting inpatient care, consults, surgery, anaesthesia, and our A&E service.
You’ll benefit from:
• Exposure to multiple referral specialties
• Weekly journal clubs and in-house CPD
• A supportive culture focused on learning and wellbeing
• Competitive salary and benefits
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays and your birthday off 🎉
⏰ Average 42 hours per week (day and night shifts)
📚 CPD allowance: 5 days
📍 Must be MRCVS with right to work in the UK
📩 How to apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Emma Phillips, People Lead – emma.phillips@optivet.com
Eva Rioja Garcia, Clinical Lead (Anaesthesia & Analgesia) – eva@optivet.com
Please include a letter of intent, CV, and two referees.
✨ We can’t wait to hear from you!
