Veterinary Hospital Clinician

Swift Referrals; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Hospital Clinician to join their team in Wetherby. This role offers a unique opportunity to work alongside specialist-led clinicians in a state-of-the-art facility, providing exceptional care for patients and clients. You will be involved in a diverse range of emergency consultations, diagnostics, and surgeries, ensuring the highest standards of patient care. With a supportive work environment and a commitment to professional development, this position is ideal for those passionate about animal health and welfare. Join a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous CPD Allowance

Private Medical Insurance

Birthday Leave

Discounted Veterinary Fees

Family-Friendly Policies

Company Sick Pay

Private Pension Scheme

Research Funding Opportunities

Access to IVC Evidensia Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in treating small animal medical and surgical emergencies.
• Effective communication skills, especially in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient care for the referral caseload.
• Monitor hospitalized patients regularly.
• Assist surgeons during surgeries.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Surgical Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

RCVS Registration

Tools

Ultrasound

Radiography

MRI Scanner

CT Scanner

Job description

Swift Referrals and Emergencies has an exciting opportunity for another Hospital Clinician to join their team.

Reporting to the Lead Hospital Clinician, you will work alongside our specialist-led clinicians to facilitate excellent client and patient care. This role involves a diverse mix of first-opinion emergency consultations, diagnostics, surgery, and assisting referral clinicians with complex investigations and inpatient care. Duties include:

1. Coordination of patient care for the referral caseload with referral clinicians.
2. Monitoring hospitalized patients regularly.
3. Conducting hospital clinician appointments and rechecks.
4. Assisting the medical team in patient work-ups.
5. Assisting surgeons during surgeries.
6. Performing ultrasound, radiography, and advanced imaging.
7. Triage and stabilization of emergency and critical cases.
8. Managing surgical emergencies for OOH cases.
9. Consulting on emergency referral and OOH cases for local practices.

Our full-time hospital vets typically work a 40-hour week, mainly on weekday shifts, with some night and weekend shifts shared among the team. We support flexible working patterns and are open to discussing specific schedules.

About us

Swift Referrals and Emergencies is a specialist-led referral and emergency hospital located on the outskirts of Wetherby, West Yorkshire. We feature state-of-the-art technology, including a purpose-built ICU with emergency equipment such as point-of-care ultrasonography, oxygen kennels, ICU bays, multiparameter monitoring, and a radiography suite. Our extensive in-house laboratory offers coagulation profiles, blood gases, cortisol, CSF cytospin, and standard blood and urinalysis tests. Diagnostic equipment includes a 1.5T Siemens MRI, 128-slice GE CT scanner, Doppler ultrasound, and endoscopy.

Our talented team includes referral clinicians led by European Specialists, hospital clinicians supporting referral and out-of-hours services, nursing and ACA teams providing high-standard care, and a client care team dedicated to excellent service.

We prioritize the wellbeing and development of our team through regular CPD sessions, team-building activities, and other benefits.

Applicant Requirements

• Experience in treating common small animal medical and surgical emergencies.
• Team-oriented, hardworking, and supportive attitude.
• Effective communication skills, especially in emergencies.
• RCVS registration.

Because our employees matter

We value our staff as key to our success. We invest in our people, facilities, and processes. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience and shift pattern.
• Generous CPD allowance of £1625/year.
• Support for certificates and further studies.
• Access to IVC Evidensia Academy and Vetlexicon.
• Research funding opportunities.
• Annual Care Fund allowance for vets.
• Infection Prevention and Control, and Quality Improvement programs.

Work-life balance and wellbeing

• Family-friendly policies including various paid leave options.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Birthday leave.

Professional memberships

• BVA membership paid.
• VDS cover.

Additional benefits

• Discounted veterinary fees.
• Retail, gym memberships, cycle to work scheme.
• Company sick pay, sponsorship for overseas employees, private pension scheme.

Salary range: £0 - £0 per year. Competitive salary offered.