Veterinary Anaesthetist

CVS Veterinary Group; Chester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists, part of the CVS Group, is recruiting a Clinical Anaesthetist on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The role involves collaboration with residency-trained clinicians across services, with OOH at weekends and one night per week.

We welcome Diplomates (ECVAA/ACVAA) or residency-trained candidates, MRCVS registration, and the right to work in the UK. Start date is January 2027; a supportive team and education partners enhance professional growth.

Qualifications

• Residency-trained or Diplomate status in Anaesthesia (ECVAA/ACVAA).
• RCVS registration (MRCVS) current.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
• Excellent English-language communication skills.
• Enjoy a close-knit, supportive and motivated team environment.
• Commitment to high clinical standards of care.

Skills

Residency-trained or Diplomate in Anaæ

Education

RCVS registration (MRCVS)

Job description

About the Role

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.

Competitive salary and benefits package included.

About You

• Be residency-trained or hold Diplomate status in Anaesthesia (ECVAA/ ACVAA)
• Have current RCVS registration (MRCVS)
• Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom
• Have excellent English-language communication skills
• Enjoy a close-knit, supportive and motivated team environment
• Work to high clinical standards of care

About ChesterGates

ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists is a CVS multidisciplinary referral centre with a dynamic and friendly team. The hospital is located just outside the city of Chester and offers excellent transport links to major cities including London, Birmingham, Glasgow & Edinburgh. Liverpool and Manchester airports are both nearby and offer convenient access to domestic and international destinations. Cheshire is a beautiful county and lies within easy reach of the coast, mountains and other areas of outstanding natural beauty such as Snowdonia, the Lake District, Yorkshire Moors and Peak District.

Further information on the hospital can be found on our website at http://www.chestergates.org.uk.