Internship in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Location: The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, Marlow, Bucks, UK
Duration: Sixty weeks
Link: https://theralph.vet/vacancies/speciality-veterinary-internships-in-2026/
The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre is pleased to announce a position for an Anaesthesia & Analgesia Internship. The successful candidate will join the current team, consisting of:
- Three ECVAA Diplomates
- Two ECVAA Residency-trained Clinicians (one sitting ECVAA boards)
- Two ECVAA Residents and one Intern
- A team of eleven Theatre/Anaesthesia Nurses
About the Program
The Anaesthesia & Analgesia Internship at The Ralph is a service-specific training program designed to prepare veterinarians for advanced training or residency in veterinary anaesthesia.
The program balances structured education and supervised skill development with meaningful contribution to clinical service delivery. Interns are actively involved in patient care, case management, and on-call duties, with progressive responsibility and autonomy as competence develops.
Essential requirements
- You must be an MRCVS and already eligible to work in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
- Completion of a rotating internship with clear evidence of anaesthesia exposure/interest
- OR at least 2–3 years of clinical practice experience with documented anaesthesia training (courses, certificate, or substantial clinical anaesthesia responsibility).
- Competence in core technical skills: IV catheterisation, endotracheal intubation, patient monitoring, and safe recovery.
- Strong motivation to pursue a career in anaesthesia.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure, with sound judgment and willingness to escalate when needed.
To Apply
- Please email sophie.dowdeswell@theralph.vet (PA to the Founder, CEO & Clinical Director) to apply.
- Please contact Robyn Thomson, Head of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, at robyn.thomson@theralph.vet for more information on the clinical role.
- Applications should include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter.
- The position will remain open until all positions have been filled.