Intern Veterinary Surgeon - Honiton, United Kingdom - The Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary

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Honiton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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29,391 Poscity Honiton Poscountry United Kingdom Area:

Equine Operations

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract Full or Part Time?: Full TimeThe Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys and mules worldwide. We are working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. We are achieving this by transforming the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually lifeenhancing relationships.

This is 12month long internship based at the sanctuary's brand new, purposebuilt hospital at Brookfield Farm, Honiton, Devon, starting in September 2023.

Initially 6 months hospitalbased with daily duties including in
patient care, anaesthesia, and diagnostic imaging. To then transition into an ambulatory 6 months looking after the sanctuary's 2,700 donkeys across Devon and Dorset.

To work with farriers, dental technicians and pathologists, gaining a wellrounded knowledge of donkey care and treatment.

Opportunity to produce a miniresearch project with the help of the Sanctuary's experienced research team.

We need an intern who is primarily welfare focused and with an interest in herd health to support continual improvements in standards of care.

An enthusiasm and interest in teaching and working with students is an advantage.

Working with colleagues at the forefront of donkey welfare and medicine.

To work 5 days a week Mon-Fri from 8am to 4:30pm with team on call rota gradually transitioned into once the intern is confident and competent.

Competitive salary.

This internship will produce a vet that is competent in all areas needed for an ambulatory equine vet whilst allowing them to have a superior knowledge and understanding of the different needs of donkeys.

Vet GDP supported by 10 vet, 6nurse team and dedicated time.

The position does not supply accommodation.

If you feel you have the qualities, skills and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding and vital role, and would like to be part of the evolving program of change taking place within the charity, we would love to hear from you.

This is 12month long internship based at the sanctuary's brand new, purposebuilt hospital at Brookfield Farm, Honiton, Devon, starting in September 202 The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer.