Farm Animal Health and Production Internship
PG Certificate in Veterinary Medicine and Science
Principal supervisor:
Dr Jon Huxley, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
Chris Parker, Scarsdale Veterinary Group
Background:
The School of Veterinary Medicine and Science at the University of Nottingham is the first brand new, purpose-built veterinary school in the UK for over 50 years and it is our intention to make significant leading contributions to both veterinary research and teaching within the context of clinical relevance and application to the wider veterinary profession.
The School has a number of Clinical Associates to ensure that undergraduate and postgraduate students gain the most appropriate and varied educational experience possible. The farm experience is predominantly provided through the Scarsdale Veterinary Group, which covers a wide area of the Midlands and offers traditional 24 hour emergency cover in addition to a system of regular routine preventative health visits for the majority of their dairy clients as well as beef herd and sheep flock health plans.
Project description:
This internship position is available for a recent graduate with an interest in an accelerated learning position to build up their clinical skills over 12 months as part of a busy yet supportive, pro-active farm animal team.
The successful candidate would be predominantly based at Scarsdale Veterinary Group, an 8 vet farm animal team with a busy and varied case-load, where they would work alongside the present team to assist in all aspects of daily farm work. They would also undertake formal study time and be provided with an opportunity to work alongside the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science’s specialist clinicians in clinical practice. The position will include formal training leading to a PG Certificate in Veterinary Medicine, fully funded by Scarsdale Veterinary Group.
Starting in August 2012 the internship offers, a tax-free stipend of £16,000, 5 days CPD with CPD allowance, fully supervised out of hours duties, a modular training program and dedicated clinical and academic mentors to ensure you achieve your potential practically whilst developing a comprehensive clinical portfolio.
Further information and Application
Applicants must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, or hold a veterinary degree qualifying them for membership and hold a valid driving licence.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to the principal supervisor: Dr Jon Huxley, Associate Professor of Farm Animal Production Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science (jon.huxley@nottingham.ac.uk) or to Chris Parker, Senior Farm Partner, Scarsdale Veterinary Group (chris5pumpyard@btinternet.com).
Please note that full applications sent directly to the supervisors will not be accepted.
Candidates must apply online via https://pgapps.nottingham.ac.uk and include a CV, the names of 2 referees and details of module and degree results.
Any queries regarding the application process should be addressed to Helena Percival, Postgraduate Admissions Officer, (email: postgrad-vet@Nottingham.ac.uk)
Start Date:
1st August 2012.
Closing date:
The deadline for application is 1st March 2012. Early application is strongly encouraged.
Eligibility for Funding
The studentship is available for a period of 1 year from August 2012 and provides a postgraduate tax-free stipend of £16,000 per annum for EU students.
