ECC SPECIALIST

Davies Veterinary Specialists; Higham Gobion; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire invites an Emergency & Critical Care Specialist or residency-trained clinician to join our expanding ECC service. This full-time role offers four days per week with an out-of-hours rota, including weeknights and weekends, and the opportunity to collaborate with specialists across anaesthesia, cardiology, imaging and ICU.

You will manage emergency referrals, provide specialist care for critically ill and unstable patients, mentor interns and nursing

Qualifications

• Diplomate status in ACVECC or ECVECC preferred; residency-trained candidates considered.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced referral environment.
• Commitment to teaching and mentoring interns and nurses.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency referrals and rapid case acceptance.
• Provide specialist-level care for critically ill patients.
• Support case acceptance and collaborate with hospital services across departments.
• Provide telephone support and advice for referring veterinarians.
• Contribute to ongoing development of clinical protocols and service delivery.
• Provide teaching and mentorship to rotating interns and nursing teams.

Skills

ECC Diplomate

Residency-trained

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ACVECC/ECVECC Diplomate

Job description

Location: Davies Veterinary Specialists, Hertfordshire

Job Title: Emergency & Critical Care Specialist / Criticalist

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a second Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Diplomate, or residency-trained clinician, to join our expanding ECC service at Davies Veterinary Specialists.

Our dedicated ECC service was established to provide both same-day emergency referral support and advanced management of complex critical care patients. As our service continues to grow, we are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative clinician who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the wider referral community.

This is a full-time position working four days per week, with participation in the out-of-hours rota, including weeknights and weekends.

Davies Veterinary Specialists is one of the UK's largest and most established multidisciplinary referral hospitals, offering a truly collaborative approach to patient care.

As Part Of Our ECC Team, You Will

• Work alongside a highly experienced team of specialists in Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Dentistry & Oromaxillofacial Surgery, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Ophthalmology and Oncology.
• Be involved in the management of a diverse and challenging emergency and critical care caseload within a genuinely multidisciplinary environment.
• Benefit from advanced facilities and diagnostic capabilities, including:
  • Siemens 64-slice CT scanner, Siemens 1.5T MRI scanner
  • Dedicated ultrasound suites, digital radiography suites
  • Endoscopy facilities
• Have access to a well-equipped intensive care unit featuring:
  • Mindray ICU ventilator and oxygen kennels
  • Blood gas machine, in-house haematology and biochemistry
  • Traditional coagulation and viscoelastic monitoring

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in the continued development of our ECC service.

Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing emergency referrals and facilitating rapid case acceptance for referring veterinary practices.
• Providing specialist-level care for critically ill and intensive care patients.
• Supporting case acceptance and collaborating with other clinical services across the hospital.
• Providing telephone support and advice for referring vets.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of clinical protocols and service delivery.
• Providing teaching and mentorship to rotating interns and nursing teams.

About You

We are seeking a confident, proactive and team-oriented clinician who thrives in a fast-paced referral environment and is committed to delivering outstanding patient care.

Applicants Should Have

• Diplomate status (ACVECC or ECVECC) preferred, although residency-trained credentialed candidates will also be considered.
• A positive, solutions-focused approach to emergency referral case acceptance.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A strong commitment to teamwork and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Enthusiasm for teaching, mentoring and supporting the development of interns and veterinary nurses.

Join Us

This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a leading referral hospital and help shape the future of a growing ECC service while working alongside some of the UK's most respected veterinary specialists.