Your role and responsibilities

We are offering a one-year Oncology Internship position to vets who have completed a rotating internship and wishing to advance their clinical training in Oncology. You will work within our oncology department which consists of a Diplomate and Oncology nurse. Our oncology team works closely with the medicine team to ensure the best care for animals under their care. The Oncology intern is involved in the day to day running of the oncology service, including assessment of patient, responding to client queries, administering chemotherapy and working with the clinician ensuring that there is excellent communication between the nursing and veterinary teams.

You will have completed a rotating internship, have great people skills, love to work within a team, and have a passion for all things oncology! Paragon is a small, supportive and friendly team and, as a proactive member, we aim to provide a service of the highest possible standards in a busy, stimulating and supportive environment.

You will benefit from both a busy and dynamic clinical environment and formal training. Interns will participate in hospital rounds, journal and book clubs and you are encouraged to complete a small research project or audit. Weekend cover is based on a shared rota with other clinicians assuring a healthy work-life balance.

The successful candidate will be an MRCVS and have worked in small animal practice within the UK.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

• RCVS and VDS fees paid

• External CPD funded

• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program

• Career progression opportunities

• Staff discount schemes

• Life Assurance

• Enhanced sickness pay

• Enhanced equal family leave

• Employer contribution pension scheme

• Wellness program including:

• Employee assistance program

• Eyecare voucher scheme

• Free annual Flu jab

• Cycle to work scheme

• Recruitment referral reward scheme

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Program which is available for everyone.

About us

Paragon is a purpose-built diplomate-led multidisciplinary referral hospital. It is situated just outside the City of Wakefield. The centre opened its doors in 2018 so the centre is still new and benefits from its clean and modern design.

Our extensive, modern facilities allow our teams to deliver the highest quality of care and ensures patients get the best possible treatment. As a multidisciplinary centre you will work alongside some of the country’s leading specialists and be supported by a team of skilled and compassionate veterinary nurses. With our practice being RCVS accredited to Small Animal Veterinary Hospital level, it allows us to provide outstanding levels of care. The team at Paragon are committed to delivering a first-class service for patients, clients and our referring vet partners.

The hospital benefits from being close to the beautiful rural Yorkshire countryside yet also has excellent main road links to via the M1 and M62. We are within easy access of Leeds. The nearest airport is Leeds and Bradford and we are within easy access of Manchester.

There is plenty to do in the surrounding area for adults, families and children with Yorkshire Sculpture Park, National Trust properties and endless walks either in the Peak District, Yorkshire moors or Yorkshire dales.

The hospital boasts state of the art equipment.

Making an application

For more information or a confidential informal conversation please contact

sophie.adamantos@paragonreferrals.co.uk

To apply please submit a letter of intent and your CV

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