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Opportunities

The VPRF is dedicated to expanding career development opportunities for young veterinarians, by showcasing the variety of opportunities available to those who hold a veterinary degree. Beyond more traditional roles in clinical practice, veterinarians play pivotal roles in various industries (including but not limited to non-governmental organisations, pharmaceutical companies, the civil service, and the food industry) and are equipped with skills applicable to diverse sectors such as public health, research and academia, and policy-making. The VPRF aims to empower aspiring and qualified veterinarians to explore and pursue fulfilling, life-long careers within the veterinary world.

The Parliamentary Veterinary Internship

The Parliamentary Veterinary Internship is open to MRCVS qualified individuals. The internship is for one year, with the possibility to extend for one additional year. 

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Currently the post is closed.

EMS Opportunities

Open to all UK veterinary students at any stage of their degree.

We host a joint EMS scheme with the RCVS for UK veterinary students who are interested in roles in policy. The placement offers students the opportunity to explore the wider applications of a veterinary degree and exposure to the legislative side of animal health and welfare, and the veterinary profession. The placement is one week long, and split between the House of Lords and the RCVS head office in central London. During the week, students will shadow the staff of each organisation, attend various meetings, and undertake a short research task.

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Applications are now OPEN for one EMS student for the week commencing the 2nd December 2024. 

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To apply, please submit the following to Mark Sundhu (m.sundhu@rcvs.org.uk) before 21 October 2024:

  • A one-page cover letter to the RCVS stating why you would like to join the RCVS and the VPRF, the policy areas most interested in and what you would hope to learn from the placement

  • Confirmation of enrolment on your veterinary medicine course from your university

  • Your available dates from the list above

If you have any questions, please email Mark Sundhu.

 

Unfortunately, due to the calling of the general election and summer recess we are not able to offer any more placements this side of Christmas. We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but will endeavour to release more dates for February-July 2025 in December/early January.

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