Medical Oncology Intern, AURA Veterinary

Medical Oncology Intern, AURA Veterinary

Salary £35,000

AURA Veterinary is a world-renowned centre for excellence in oncology, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine and interventional radiology based in Guildford. Our focus is on delivering the best possible outcomes for the dogs and cats who are referred to us for treatment. We offer secondary and tertiary-level clinical expertise and exceptional animal care, rooted in a commitment to uphold the highest standards in veterinary science. The facilities at AURA are state-of-the-art and include four operating theatres, 160 slice CT scanner, with Injector pump, C-arm fluoroscopy unit, Cell-salvage autotransfusion unit, intra-operative imaging with Near-InfraRed Fluorescence (NIRF), Interventional Radiology suite, minimally invasive surgical equipment, cystoscopy/ endoscopy/bronchoscopy, 2 chemotherapy rooms plus hood room, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS), digital radiography and full in-house laboratory.

This 12-month post will provide training in all aspects of medical oncology including experience of advanced surgical and interventional oncologic procedures. Duties will involve daily collaboration with all clinical and non-clinical teams and you will be required to assist with the daily care of both inpatients and chemotherapy outpatients, consultations, client communication, diagnostic procedures and treatments. You will share primary care responsibility of our medical oncology patients with another medical oncology intern. You will be included in the out-of-hours rota (1:6). Active involvement with clinical research is encouraged, leading towards a peer-reviewed publication.

Working 40 hours / 5 days per week – including weekend and bank holiday cover

General

The successful candidates must be a graduated Veterinary Surgeon and preferably have completed a 12-month rotating internship or at least two years of general small animal practice (consideration will be given to exceptional new graduates). You must have the Right to Work in the UK to be eligible for this position.

The post would be suitable for someone considering pursuing a Residency position.  This programme has seen the vast majority of previous interns obtain residency across the UK and North America

Active involvement with clinical research is encouraged and weekly seminars augment clinical learning.

You will work with a team of specialists (including Diplomates of ACVIM / ACVS / ECVS / ECVIM ), Radiologists, Anaesthetists, ECVS / ECVIM residents, radiographers, clinical research assistants, nurses and Veterinary Care Assistants.

In addition, you should be care driven, have excellent communication skills, be organised and be able to operate in a 24/7 team environment.  Royal College of Veterinary Surgeon’s (RCVS) Registration MUST be in place prior to making an application.

Located in Guildford on the Surrey Research Park, AURA is ideally located adjacent to the University of Surrey School of Veterinary Medicine, the St. Luke’s Cancer Centre, and The Royal Surrey Hospital. It is well served by both Gatwick and Heathrow airports and is within 30 minutes of central London via train.

Off-site accommodation is available if required.

Benefits

30 days inclusive of bank holidays. 

Employee Benefits include: Workplace pension scheme, Death in service scheme, Employee Pet Treatment discounts, Free parking and Weekly fresh fruit delivery. 

Wellness program includes: On-line GP access, Unlimited mental health counselling, Savings and Discounts via BenefitHub, Employee Assistance Programme and annual flu jab.

Please see the job description for more details

For more information or to arrange an informal chat or visit, please email Rosemary Hackett, Hospital Director at rosemaryh@auravet.com.

If you wish to apply for this role then please email your CV and a covering letter to Recruitment@auravet.com

Closing date February 27, 2026.

Interviews will be held Thursday 26 March.

Start date early June 2026

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close for applications before the closing date.

At AURA, we believe in the power of diversity and inclusion to drive innovation and excellence. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the world we live in. We provide equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, ensuring fair and unbiased recruitment processes and encouraging an inclusive work environment.