ECC Specialist

Linnaeus; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Davies Veterinary Specialists in Hertfordshire is expanding its Emergency & Critical Care service and seeks a second ECC Diplomate or residency-trained clinician to join our team.

The role is full-time, four days per week, with an out-of-hours rota including weeknights and weekends. You will work within a renowned referral hospital offering multidisciplinary collaboration and access to advanced diagnostic facilities.

Qualifications

• Diplomate status (ACVECC/ECVECC) preferred.
• Residency-trained candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

ECC Diplomate

Education

Diplomate status (ACVECC/ECVECC) preferred

Job description

Job Title: Emergency & Critical Care Specialist / Criticalist

Location: Davies Veterinary Specialists, Hertfordshire

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

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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.