Anaesthesia Clinician

Linnaeus Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Birthday Leave (pro-rata)

External CPD funded

Linnaeus CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Pension scheme (Employer contribution)

Wellness program including EmployeeAss

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Eastcott Veterinary Referrals in Swindon seeks a part-time anaesthetist (ECVAA/ACVAA diplomate or post-residency) to join our multi-disciplinary team on a fixed-term contract. The role includes creating tailored anaesthetic plans, supervising RVNs, and providing anaesthesia for high‑risk ASA patients with on‑call support.

This post offers CPD delivery, collaboration with critical care, and a supportive environment within Linnaeus Group, with opportunities for career development and professional

Qualifications

• Diplomate of ECVAA/ACVAA or post-residency in anaesthesia.
• Pro-active clinician with excellent communication and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in anaesthesia for high-risk ASA patients.

Responsibilities

• Creating tailored anaesthetic and analgesic plans for hospitalised patients.
• Supervising RVNs monitoring anaesthetics.
• Performing anaesthesia for high-risk ASA patients.
• Providing out-of-hours support to other services.

Skills

ECVAA/ACVAA diplomate or post-residenc

Excellent communication

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Hours: Part-time (2 days)On call : 1:4 weekends and one weeknight per weekWe have one exciting opportunities for an ECVAA or ACVAA diplomate or post-residency clinician in anaesthesia to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team on a fixed term, part-time contract. The preferred start date is October 2026.Roles and responsibilitiesYou will be working within our multi-disciplinary hospital, which includes:• Soft tissue surgery• Cardiology• Orthopaedic surgery• Dental/maxillofacial surgery• Neurology• Ophthalmology• Internal medicine• Diagnostic imaging• Emergency and Critical Care (ECC)We are looking for a pro‑active clinician with excellent communication skills and a positive, collaborative mindset. Teamwork is fundamental to this role.The Anaesthesia TeamOur anaesthesia service consists of:• Three Diplomates of the European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia• Two dedicated anaesthesia nursesThe role includes:• Creating tailored anaesthetic and analgesic plans for hospitalised patients• Supervising RVNs monitoring anaesthetics• Performing anaesthesia for high‑risk ASA patients• Out of hours support to other servicesTraining & Education:The anaesthesia team is actively involved in ongoing in‑house training for our referral registered veterinary nurses, primary care vets and nurses, contributing to clinical development across the organisation.Anaesthetist work closely with the critical care team, stabilising patients and providing advice in the use of vasopressors, mechanical ventilation and pain management.Anaesthetist also regularly deliver external CPD, including lunch‑and‑learn sessions, and provide case‑based advice to referring vets where needed.Equipment:Locoregional anaesthesia: the team has access to dedicated ultrasound and nerve stimulator units.Mechanical ventilation: all theatres are equipped with anaesthetic workstations and ventilators, as well as portable ventilators in the imaging area and dentistry suit.Cardiac output monitor.Multiparameter monitors, with available invasive blood pressure monitoring.Benefits· 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave (pro-rata) RCVS and VDS fees paid· External CPD funded· Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program· Career progression opportunities· Staff discount schemes· Life Assurance· Enhanced sickness pay· E-car salary sacrifice scheme· Employer contribution pension scheme· Wellness program including:· Employee assistance program· Eyecare voucher scheme· Free annual Flu jab· Cycle to work schemeAbout usWe are a tier 3, ISFM gold status and dog-friendly accredited, multidisciplinary veterinary hospital that prides itself on providing extremely high standards of care to our patients.Eastcott Veterinary Referrals is situated in Swindon. Swindon borders the Wiltshire countryside with vast areas of outstanding natural beauty and yet benefits from excellent transport links to the South West, London and Midlands.Eastcott Referrals has recently grown and the hospital takes pride of our dynamic and motivated team. Eastcott’s team take pride on the friendly work-environment and balance work-life setting. Eastcott has state-of-the-art facilities that allow us to provide the best care to our patients, and the opportunity to perform the most up-to-date and innovative procedures. We encourage our staff to undertake further professional and personal development and provide a friendly and supportive environment in which our teams can flourish and enjoy their work.At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.For further information or an informal confidential chat, please email Sian Emery (Talent Acquisition Partner) [e-mail]