Interested in this role?
Applications are invited for a 55-week rotating internship at the Small Animal Referral Hospital at Langford Vets. We are a large and friendly multi-disciplinary referral hospital in the Southwest of England and we are the teaching hospital for the University of Bristol’s vet school. Langford Vets is committed to provide outstanding care and is dedicated to learning.
About the role
The internship is integral part of Langford Vets’ commitment to outstanding care and dedication to learning. You will rotate through our core disciplines of Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopaedics, Emergency and Critical Care, Anaesthesia, Imaging and Neurology. In addition, you will support our first opinion out-of-hours service, and weekly teaching sessions will be provided. You will be an integral member of the team in the hospital, including supporting the nursing staff and assisting with undergraduate teaching of both vet and nurse students during their rotations on clinics.
Our programme is suitable for those looking to progress their careers by undertaking a residency or those who want to improve their skills as general practitioners.
Since its great success last year, our internship programme will offer again an introduction period in the first three weeks of the internship including lectures organised by our Langford Academy to ensure you are fully prepared for the year ahead! This course will include a fantastic mix of hands-on practical training, case-based teaching and engaging lectures all aimed at elevating your skills and setting you up for success.
Applicants must be eligible to register with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practice in the UK and must have at least one year’s experience working in first opinion practice.
Benefits and wellbeing
Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:
Time off
- 5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
- Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service
Wellbeing
- On site Mental Health Champions
- EDI committee
- Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
- Menopause Café
- Wellbeing talks and events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
Health
- SimplyHealth Cashplan membership
- Free annual flu vaccination
- Free Specsavers eye test voucher
General
- Free onsite parking
- U2 bus service link to Bristol
- Employee discount
- Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
- Reimbursement of one professional membership fee per year
How to apply
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, don’t delay, click ‘Apply’ to complete the application form and begin your career with Langford Vets.
After submitting your application form, please send two written references to hrteam@langfordvets.co.uk to complete your application.
Langford Vets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing date: 10th December 2025
Interview dates: 21st and 22nd January 2026
Job Description
Responsibilities
Job purpose
Job Purpose:
To support the provision of high-quality clinical service at the Langford Vets Small Animal Referral Hospital, working under the supervision of senior clinicians in anaesthesia, critical care and emergency medicine, internal medicine, neurology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, diagnostic imaging, oncology and dermatology. To support the training of undergraduate veterinary colleagues.
They will utilise the experience gathered during the provision of clinical cases to develop technical and non-technical skills.
As part of the provision of clinical services the role holder will contribute to out of hours care within the Langford Vets group.
Note this is a 55 weeks fixed term position. Annual leave is integrated in the rota and must be organised dependent on service needs during this time.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Participate in the provision of clinical support to all disciplines as part of the rotations, including supervised primary case care, assistance with cases supporting senior clinicians and residents.
- Participate in the provision of out of hours services to the small animal hospital and practice, including support of primary care emergencies, in patient care, consultations and procedures.
- Participate in the provision of anaesthesia services to the small animal hospital.
- Undertake activities to support ongoing development and training notably relating to:
- Clinical research
- Academic study related to the different rotations
- Participate in journal clubs and other organised learning activity
- Proactively identify and act upon opportunities for business improvement. Openly identify and discuss problems in order to implement and sustain improvements that increase the value we deliver to our, clients, employees, and students.
- Responsible for keeping themselves and others safe, reporting accidents, near misses and hazards and adhering to health and safety requirements and policies as required by the business/their line manager.
- To contribute to veterinary teaching to undergraduate students, including one to one and small group teaching, and assessment.
Person Specification
Person Specification
The skills, abilities, experience and knowledge outlined below provide a summary of what is required to carry out this job effectively.
Essential |
At least 1 year in general practice or equivalent |
MRCVS (or ability to gain) |
Communicate effectively with all clients and staff |
Ability to work effectively within a team |
Good organisational and prioritisation skills |
Ability to work under guidance of senior staff |
Eligible to practice as a vet in the UK |
Testimonials
Elena Lozano (Intern 2023-2024)
"This internship offers a high-quality learning environment, with opportunities to progress in your career as general practitioner or prepare for further specialisation”
Leo Packham (Intern 2018-2019)
"The internship at Langford allowed me to grow as a vet in so many different ways. There is a strong emphasis on teaching. There was excellent exposure to a wide variety of clinical scenarios that would be few and far between in first opinion practice.”
Holly Reyes-Hughes (Intern 2021-2022)
"The internship at Langford Vets was a really enjoyable year. It helped me to be confident that I wanted to pursue a career as a specialist vet and gave me the required tools to successfully apply for a residency.”
Ali Robertson (Intern 2018-2019)
"The internship has opened so many opportunities for me - I couldn't recommend it more!”