Job description
Job description
Intern Veterinary Surgeon (2148)
1. Salary:£32,430 per annum
2. PoscityHoniton
3. PoscountryUnited Kingdom
4. Area:Equine Operations
5. Vacancy Type:Fixed Term Contract
6. Full or Part Time?:Full Time
The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.
We are recruiting for two Intern Veterinary Surgeons. These internships will produce vets that are competent in all areas needed for an ambulatory equine vet whilst providing them with a superior knowledge and understanding of the different needs of donkeys. These positions are suitable for newly or recently qualified graduates who are keen to develop their equine skills. You will be 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.
We are a friendly team of 10 vets, nurses, grooms and technical and administrative staff who love our work and are passionate about donkeys and their role in the world. You will be based at our fully equipped veterinary hospital near Honiton, Devon. Vet GDP is supported and you will be appointed a mentor to assist with this.
Details:
7. Initial 6 months hospital-based with daily duties including in-patient care, anaesthesia, and diagnostic imaging.
8. Transition into an ambulatory 6 months looking after the sanctuary’s 2,700 donkeys across Devon and Dorset.
9. Work with farriers, dental technicians and pathologists, gaining a well-rounded knowledge of donkey care and treatment.
10. Opportunity to produce a mini-research project with the help of the Sanctuary’s experienced research team.
If you feel you have the qualities, skills and experience to fulfil these varied, rewarding and vital roles, and would like to be part of the evolving program of change taking place within the charity, we would love to hear from you. These are full-time, 12-month, fixed term contracts starting in September 2026 and March 2027.