Veterinary Referral Clinician - Anaesthesia - Part Time (12 month FTC)

British Veterinary Association; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organisation in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Anaesthetist for a part-time, fixed-term maternity cover position. The role involves joining a multidisciplinary team, supporting high clinical standards, and contributing to the development of the anaesthesia service. Ideal candidates will hold MRCVS or relevant qualifications in Veterinary Anaesthesia and will benefit from an array of employee perks including a competitive salary and extensive development opportunities.

Benefits

7.2 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

£3000 CPD allowance

Pension

Relocation allowance of up to £5000

Qualifications

• Must be MRCVS or eligible.
• Preferably a Diplomate, residency-trained, or CertAVP in Veterinary Anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Join the anaesthesia team at a multidisciplinary referral hospital.
• Assist in developing a collaborative, open culture.
• Provide outstanding care working with various departments.

Skills

MRCVS eligibility

Diplomate (ECVAA/ACVAA)

Residency-training

CertAVP in Anaesthesia

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Anaesthetist to join our anaesthesia service at Blaise Referrals. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position. Applicants may be Specialists (Diplomate of the European or American Colleges), residency-trained, or hold a CertAVP in Veterinary Anaesthesia.

The anaesthesia team will play a central role in our multidisciplinary hospital, working closely with colleagues in ECC, Surgery, Imaging, Internal Medicine, and other referral disciplines to provide outstanding care to our patients. You will be supported by our Clinical Director, the wider Blaise leadership team, and the extensive IVC Evidensia referral network.

You will assist in the development of a collaborative, open culture within your discipline and across the wider hospital, helping to shape the anaesthesia service.

Contract & Hours

Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Part-time: Monday to Wednesday (10-hour days, 30 hours per week)

Find your purpose in our purpose-built hospital

Blaise is a large-scale, multi-disciplinary referral hospital which encompasses the culture and high clinical standards IVC Evidensia prides itself upon. Blaise has added to IVC's extensive referral network, which now consists of over 100 referral sites across the UK & Ireland. This is the first hospital in our group that we have built from the ground up - creating a unique opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning.

The hospital is one of the largest in the UK at over 36,000 sq ft, with the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets per year. From the site, we provide specialist-led multi-discipline veterinary referrals and a Vets Now emergency service. The site has easy access from the A38 through Longbridge and is part of the West Longbridge regeneration project.

Role Requirements

• MRCVS or eligible
• Diplomate (ECVAA/ACVAA), residency-trained, or CertAVP (Anaesthesia)

Because Our Employees Matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business and investing in our people, teams, and sites is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

Work-life balance

• 7.2 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• £3000 CPD allowance with 10 days paid leave (pro rata)
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• Infection, Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS Cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee / 3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Relocation allowance of up to £5000