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Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist
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Internal Medicine Specialist Vacancy
About DWR
DWR is one of the largest state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary, small animal specialist referral hospitals in Europe, based near Cambridge, UK. We are the largest training hospital in the country, running residency programmes across many disciplines.
Our in-house services include:
- Soft tissue surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Internal medicine
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Ophthalmology
- Diagnostic imaging
- Neurology
- ECC (Emergency & Critical Care)
- Anaesthesia
- Dermatology
- Dentistry
- Physiotherapy
- Clinical pathology
We are a busy, purpose-built, referral-only small animal veterinary hospital, strategically located between Newmarket (home of horse racing) and Cambridge (known for its world-class university and amenities).
Our Facilities
- State-of-the-art surgical, diagnostic, and hospitalisation suites
- On-site reference laboratory with in-house clinical pathology and diagnostic histopathology
- Expansion underway: a brand-new building to establish a truly world-class hospital
About the Role
We are seeking an RCVS, ECVIM, or ACVIM board-certified Specialist in Internal Medicine to join our growing and dynamic team at DWR.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide elite clinical referral services in internal medicine for small animals
- Actively participate in our ECVIM-approved residency training programme
- Mentor and supervise final-year veterinary students from the University of Nottingham during rotations
- Collaborate in research, contributing to existing UK and global veterinary research programmes
- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team covering:
- Internal medicine
- Oncology & cardiology (led by ECVIM specialists)
- Soft tissue surgery
- Orthopaedics
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Emergency & Critical Care
- Dermatology
- Anaesthesia
- Diagnostic imaging
- Physiotherapy
- Clinical pathology
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Requirements
- Board-certified as either:
- RCVS Specialist in Internal Medicine
- ECVIM (European College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) Specialist
- ACVIM (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) Specialist
- Experience in a high-volume referral hospital preferred
- Ability to lead, mentor, and teach veterinary professionals and students
- Passion for clinical excellence, research, and collegial teamwork
Benefits Package
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| Holiday | 5 weeks’ paid holiday + birthday leave + bank holidays |
| Training & Fees | RCVS & VDS fees covered |
| CPD Support | External CPD fully funded |
| Linnaeus CPD Programme | Free extensive online programme (Linnaeus) |
| Career Growth | Ambitious career progression opportunities |
| Discounts | Staff discount schemes |
| Pensions | Enhanced employer-pension scheme |
| Life & Earnings Protection | Life assurance + enhanced sickness pay |
| Family Support | Enhanced equal family leave |
| Wellbeing Initiatives | Cycle to work scheme + salary sacrifice for EVs |
| Health & Welfare | - Eyecare voucher scheme <br> - Annual free flu jab <br> - Confidential EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) <br> - Wellness programme with Mental Health First Aiders |
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Application & Contact
To express interest or discuss the role further, please get in touch with:
Sian Emery sian.emery@LinnaeusGroup.co.uk
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