Veterinary Equine Residency - Surgery

Kernow Vet Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Nottingham is seeking an equine surgical resident for a 3-year ECVS approved residency. This role involves working with experienced boarded surgeons and offers a competitive salary along with various benefits for well-being and professional growth. The ideal candidate should hold a veterinary degree and MRCVS membership, and must have completed a recognized internship or equivalent experience.

Benefits

6.6 weeks’ annual leave

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted staff pet care

Pawsome Benefits reward

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS).
• Experience in equine surgery preferred.
• Completing a recognized internship program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Join the team at Oakham Veterinary Hospital.
• Supervised by experienced boarded surgeons.
• Participate in a 1:2 OOH surgery rota.

Skills

ECVS approved residency

MRCVS membership

Recognized internship program

Surgery skills

Education

Veterinary degree

Job description

Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Equine, Oakham, East Midlands

We have an exciting opportunity for an equine surgical resident to join the team at Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Clinical teaching associate to the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science. This is an ECVS approved residency of 3 years duration.

Focus On Your Future

You will be supervised by two experienced boarded surgeons and a diagnostic imaging team who are supported remotely by boarded radiologists for image interpretation. Our colleagues from the University of Nottingham contribute to our internal medicine service with three ECEIM boarded specialists and one ACVIM specialist. In addition we have a boarded sports medicine specialist in our team.

Residents are supported by a team of 3 interns and an exceptionally talented and dedicated nursing team that have more than 150 years of experience.

About Us

We are an IVC hospital practice with purpose built and well-designed full facilities including 2 GA theatres, a standing theatre, MRI, Scintigraphy and excellent standing/pre/post/intraoperative CT. There is an excellent and varied case load including many high-level competition horses. We strive to combine the best of private hospital practice with the research and teaching opportunities of academia.

Rutland is the smallest and arguably prettiest county in England, with a rich equestrian heritage, and central location ideal for competition clients and accessibility for travel. Moreover, the region has excellent schools and outdoor leisure facilities.

The team at Oakham Veterinary Hospital is made up of 11 veterinary surgeons, plus 4 University of Nottingham clinicians along with 3 interns and a 15‑person team of nurses and yard staff.

What Is Required

All applicants must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MRCVS) and have a veterinary degree that allows registration with the RCVS without statutory examination.

Applicants are required to have completed a recognised internship program or have the equivalent experience.

The surgical resident will work on a 1:2 OOH surgery rota.

Because our employee's matter

At Sussex Equine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in our team, our facilities, and our future. Along with a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance.

Work Life Balance

• 6.6 weeks’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Your birthday off, paid
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and non‑accidental injury support
• Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Discounted staff pet care
• Pawsome Benefits reward – discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers

Development

• Access to the IVC Evidensia Academy for training and development
• Online learning via Vetlexicon
• £1,000 annual IVC Care Fund for all vets
• Research funding opportunities
• Infection Prevention & Control and Quality Improvement programmes

Professional Memberships

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those from BAME and LGBTQ+ communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions 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 please contact Neal Ashton (neal.ashton @oakhamvethospital.co.uk) or Julia Dubuc (julia.dubuc @oakhamvethospital.co.uk)

Applications are open until Friday 16th January and interviews will take place in late February/early March with the position starting July 2026.

Oakham Veterinary Hospital, Equine

Ashwell Road, Oakham, Oakham, LE15 7QH, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Ryan Powell from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.