Anaesthesia Resident

Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service; Blossomfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

5 weeks annual leave

Birthday leave

Structured in-house teaching

Generous CPD allowance

Company pension scheme

Wellbeing and Employee Assist program

Unbeatable learning environment

Stunning state-of-the-art facilities

Job summary

Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service invites applications for a three-year Residency Training Programme in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, commencing Feb 2027. The role involves on-site clinical rotations within a leading small animal referral centre and access to advanced facilities.

Applicants must hold a veterinary degree, be RCVS registered, and have at least one year in primary care plus completion of a rotating internship or equivalent. Fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• Must hold a veterinary degree and be registered with the RCVS.
• Minimum one year in primary care practice and completion of a rotating internship or equivalent is mandatory.
• A thorough knowledge of both conversational and medical English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Three-year ECVAA residency in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia.
• Clinical rotations in small animal anaesthesia and analgesia on site.
• Externships in ECVAA training centres or satellite training centres for large animal and exotic components.
• Shared 1 in 3 out-of-hours rota under a senior clinician’s supervision.
• Support a collaborative, multidisciplinary centre across Willows’ facilities.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Education

DVM/Veterinary degree

RCVS registration

Job description

Residency Training Programme in Veterinary Anaesthesia and AnalgesiaBe part of one of the UK’s leading small animal referral centres!Applications from highly motivated and ambitious colleagues are invited to undertake a Residency Training Programme in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, commencing in February 2027.Willows’ Anaesthesia team provides a comprehensive anaesthesia and analgesia service to referral patients from practices across the UK. Willows is a truly multi-disciplinary centre with Specialists across Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Clinical Nutrition, Dentistry and ECC.Facilities at Willows are second to none, including:State of the art anaesthetic monitoring equipmentDedicated anaesthesia ultrasound machinePain clinic, Electro-acupuncture and K-laser machinesExtensive imaging facilities including 1.5T MRI, 64 slice Siemens CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, fluoroscopy and endoscopyIn-house laboratoryDedicated ECC specialist-run intensive care unitDedicated recovery wardVaried surgical case load including thoracoscopy and laparoscopy, craniotomy, cardiac surgeries, and intrahepatic liver shuntsInterventional cardiology, radiology and endoscopic proceduresTrue multi-disciplinary support for challenging casesAccess to further expertise within the Linnaeus networkThe anaesthesia team currently consists of three ECVAA/ACVAA diplomates, two clinicians, two residents and two anaesthesia nurses (one VTS anesthesia). The team have broad clinical experience with particular interests in anaesthesia for the critically ill patient, cardiac interventional procedures and ultrasound guided local blocks.This is a three-year standard European College of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA) residency, designed to prepare the successful candidate for the ECVAA examinations. A major portion of the three-year programme will be spent on clinical rotations in small animal anaesthesia and analgesia on site, but externships in ECVAA training centres or satellite training centres for large animal and exotic components will also be required. This full-time post will run from Spring 2025. There is a shared 1 in 3 out of hours rota under a senior clinician’s supervision.Applicants should be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practice in the United Kingdom and should have graduated from an institution that has been approved by the European Association of Veterinary Education Establishments (EAVEE). A minimum of one year in primary care practice and completion of a rotating internship or equivalent is mandatory. A thorough knowledge of both conversational and medical English is essential.Our philosophy is very much one of friendly co-operation between all members of the team with a collaborative culture between clinicians working across every specialism. Willows is proud to be accredited by Investors In People at the extended Silver Level, and we are dedicated to providing excellent working conditions, care and support for all of our 200+ personnel.Professional Perks· Competitive salary· 5 weeks annual leave (plus bank holidays)· Birthday leave· Structured in-house teaching, supervision and support· Generous CPD allowance· Company pension scheme· Wellbeing and Employee Assist programme· Unbeatable learning environment· Stunning state-of-the-art purpose-built facilitiesFind out more…..If you would like to find out more about the Residency in Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia please contact the Residency Programme Director Alessandra Mathis: [e-mail] or call 0121 712 7070.Further information is available on our website: www.willows.uk.netTo apply:The position will remain open until 23rd of October 2027 but if a suitable candidate applies before that date, we will remove the advert and consider the position filled.