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Referral Internal Medicine Clinician (Exam Cover)

Fixed-Term Locum • 6 Weeks, Jan–March 2027 • Sevenoaks, Kent

South East Veterinary Referrals is seeking a Referral Internal Medicine Clinician to provide 6 weeks of exam cover for our Lead Internal Medicine Clinician whilst she sits her ECVIM board examinations in mid-March 2027.

This is a unique opportunity to step into an established referral medicine service within a growing independent multidisciplinary referral practice, managing a varied and rewarding caseload with the support of an experienced referral team.

The exact dates are flexible and open for discussion. Ideally, this would be for a 6 week period from Monday 25th January to Friday 12th March.

SALARY

Competitive fixed-term salary package, commensurate with experience and qualifications
6-week fixed-term contract (exam cover), Feb–March 2027 · dates flexible

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

ABOUT US

South East Veterinary Referrals is a proudly independent referral practice, founded on the belief that exceptional specialist care should be accessible, affordable and transparent. We are committed to putting patients first, communicating openly with clients and referring vets, and delivering gold-standard medicine without unnecessary complexity or cost. We believe independence gives us the freedom to practise the way we think is right.

We operate from a shared building alongside an independent first opinion practice. Whilst the two are separate companies with their own patient caseloads, the co-location creates a collaborative working environment and a lively, varied hospital atmosphere.

Our referral disciplines currently include Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology and Oncology, with a dedicated imaging service supporting all departments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be the sole Internal Medicine clinician for the duration of the cover, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of our referral medicine service.

This role would particularly suit a clinician who enjoys autonomy, is comfortable making independent clinical decisions, and values working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment.

You will work closely with our imaging team (including radiographer and referral imaging clinician) and have access to advanced diagnostic facilities to support case management and investigation.

There is no dedicated anaesthetist on site, therefore applicants must be comfortable planning and overseeing sedation and anaesthesia for their own procedures when required.

THE CASELOAD

Predominantly routine referral internal medicine cases, including:

  • Gastrointestinal disease
  • Respiratory disease
  • Endocrinology
  • Urogenital disease
  • Immune-mediated disorders
  • Haematological disorders

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

  • CT scanner
  • MRI scanner
  • Digital radiography
  • A brand-new premium ultrasound platform, including echocardiography capability
  • Karl Storz Tele Pack endoscopy system, including flexible gastrointestinal endoscopy, disposable flexible endoscopes for bronchoscopy and nasopharyngoscopy, and rigid endoscopy equipment for rhinoscopy and female canine cystoscopy

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • ECVIM/ACVIM Diplomate (Small Animal Internal Medicine) or Board-Eligible clinician
  • Confident working independently as the sole internal medicine clinician
  • Experience managing routine referral internal medicine caseloads
  • Comfortable planning and overseeing sedation and anaesthesia for medicine procedures
  • Experience performing endoscopic procedures (gastrointestinal, respiratory and urinary) and obtaining diagnostic samples
  • Excellent client communication and referring vet liaison skills
  • Ability to produce high-quality referral correspondence and discharge summaries efficiently

WHAT WE OFFER

  • A supportive, collaborative and friendly working environment
  • An established referral medicine caseload
  • Dedicated imaging support
  • Access to excellent facilities and modern equipment
  • The opportunity to work alongside experienced neurology, ophthalmology and oncology clinicians
  • Competitive fixed-term salary package, commensurate with experience and qualifications
  • Flexibility regarding exact dates and working arrangements

We would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to:

info@southeastvetreferrals.com

Contract: 6-week fixed-term position (exam cover), February–March 2027, dates flexible.

South East Veterinary Referrals is an equal opportunities employer.