Anaesthetist

Ecvaa; Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Chestergates Veterinary Specialists in the UK is seeking an RCVS Specialist, Diplomate (ECVAA/ACVAA) or residency-trained clinician to join the Anaesthesia team on a fixed-term maternity cover. Start date January 2027.

Patterned work days include Monday, Thursday and Friday with potential alternative patterns. The successful candidate will work with a team of residency-trained clinicians and Specialists across medicine, imaging, cardiology, neurology, oncology and surgery, supported by a skilled

Qualifications

• RCVS Specialist status or equivalent diplomate qualification.
• Diplomate ECVAA/ACVAA or residency-trained clinician seeking a fixed-term post.
• Experience in veterinary anaesthesia at specialist level.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert anaesthesia care within the team for diverse cases.
• Collaborate with internal medicine, imaging, surgery and nursing teams.

Skills

RCVS Specialist

Diplomate ECVAA/ACVAA

Residency trained

Education

RCVS Specialist

Diplomate ECVAA/ACVAA

Residency trained clinician

Job description

Location:Chestergates Veterinary Specialists, UK

We have an exciting opportunity for an RCVS Specialist, Diplomate (ECVAA/ ACVAA) or residency trained clinician to join our established Anaesthesia team on a fixed-term (maternity cover) basis. We would ideally be looking for a candidate to work Monday, Thursday and Friday but alternative work patterns could be considered. Out of Hours cover will be required both at weekends and one night a week. We would be looking for a start date of January 2027.

The successful candidate would be working closely with other experienced colleagues, residency-trained clinicians or Specialists in internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, dermatology, cardiology, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics. You will have access to all the expected state-of-the‑art equipment, and be supported by a truly brilliant team of anaesthetists together with a highly qualified and experienced nursing team.

You will have an interesting and varied caseload and will benefit from the support of experienced colleagues both within ChesterGates and throughout the wider CVS Group. We are also an educational partner with the University of Surrey and have a team of rotating interns to satisfy those who enjoy teaching.