RVC internship

Re: RVC internship

Rajat — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:58:10 GMT

Hi Adrienne

I haven't done one, but graduated from RVC and have been back to the QMH (too many times) since - and can tell you it is an amazing place to learn.

Don't be put off by Michael, he's into farm work!

If you want to do a residency this is an essential stepping stone, and I think 1 year in practice is fine!

Re: RVC internship

Andrew Kent — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:26:09 GMT

It is by far the best internship in the UK at the moment in terms of structure, teaching and experience but it is very popular with hundreds of applicants for the places. Probably the internship does depend a bit on what you are planning to do afterwards?

Re: RVC internship

Mark Lowrie — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:25:30 GMT

I can't rave about it enough. I found it fantastic and would recommend to any vet regardless of future ambition. For a new grad, the salary is on level with what you earn in practice and includes free accommodation. Hours also better than most internships with never more than 12 hour days and always 2 consecutive days off per week (or at least this was the case in 2005). If you are keen I would urge you to think out exactly why you want to do the internship as there is a lot of competition and this is an important deciding factor for those recruiting. In my view one of the best internships about.

Re: RVC internship

Jenny Smith — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:34:05 GMT

I'm a 2011 RVC grad. The interns seemed to do a lot of first opinion OOH work, so I guess if that's something you think you'll enjoy go for it. Having spoken to friends who have done internships in private practice it seems like their case load is generally higher (I remember surgery in particular not being a busy service at RVC). I guess it depends what you want to do, ECC wise then a good internship, surgery it's probably worth looking at other options Jenny

Re: RVC internship

Michael Woodhouse — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:04:12 GMT

When I was a student at RVC (2006 grad) they worked them like dogs, but it was very busy and they learnt a lot.

If you see yourself going down the diploma holder route then it is really the fastest way, and as you work up the ladder there is time given for study etc (certainly for residents). They pay peanuts so most seem to get their cert/diploma and then go and make the money back in private practice.

You could be very well qualified in 5 years.

I can't think of much worse! I hated the QMH.