Veterinary Referral Clinician - Surgery AVP (12 month FTC)

VC Evidensia UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and progressive team as a Veterinary Referral Clinician in Surgery at a leading multi-disciplinary hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced practitioners in a supportive environment, providing top-notch care to animals. You'll be involved in a variety of surgical procedures, from soft tissue surgeries to orthopaedics, while enjoying a work-life balance with a 40-hour week over 4 days. Benefit from a competitive salary, generous leave, and professional development opportunities, all while being part of a friendly and inclusive workplace that values diversity and employee well-being.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

£2000 CPD allowance

Support for further qualifications

BVA membership

Discounted staff pet care

Up to £3000 relocation allowance

Pension scheme

Pawsome Benefits - discounts and cashback

Additional holiday for birthday

Qualifications

• Proficient in soft tissue and orthopaedic procedures.
• Experience with CT preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a caseload in soft tissue surgery.
• Contribute to weekend surgical rota and emergency surgeries.

Skills

Soft Tissue Surgery

Orthopaedic Procedures

CT Experience

Emergency Surgery

Education

Veterinary Degree

Surgery Certificate

Tools

MRI

CT Scanner

Endoscopy Equipment

Job description

Veterinary Referral Clinician - Surgery AVP (12 month FTC)

This is an exciting opportunity for a referral soft tissue surgeon to join us on a 12 month FTC. Applicants should have experience of managing and developing their caseload, and be keen to work as part of an experienced, progressive team. You will benefit from working in a multi-disciplinary hospital amongst a highly skilled team of clinicians, RVNs and Animal Care Assistants as we continue to provide an excellent standard of patient care to animals and owners across the North East.

What sets us apart

Our surgical department consists of 6 Advanced Practitioner surgeons, one of whom will be going onto maternity leave, as well as 2 ECVS neurology diplomats and a 4th year neurology resident. We are supported by a fantastic team of dedicated surgical nurses, including several certificate and diploma holders. We are a friendly, sociable team with a good work ethic and great teamwork.

In addition to the surgical department, we have highly experienced medicine, cardiology, and ECC departments, including an ultrasonographer, radiographer and residency-trained cardiologist. We offer referrals in soft tissue surgery including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, orthopaedics including total hip replacements, neurology/neurosurgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology and ECC.

Our ECC department provides 24-hour care to both our inpatients and emergency OOH cover for other local practices, ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care regardless of the time of day or night.

We offer excellent facilities, including a 1.5T MRI, 160 slice Canon CT, fluoroscopy, laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, flexible and rigid endoscopy, digital radiography and in house laboratory.

Our hospital is located just outside Newcastle-upon-Tyne, within easy reach of the city as well as being close to the stunning Northumberland coastline and the Northumberland National Park, making it an ideal location for those of us with a love of the outdoors.

Hours aimed to achieve a work-life balance

A full-time position involves a 40-hour week over 4 days with a regular day off each week. We are looking for applicants who are willing to contribute towards our 1:5 weekend surgical rota with 2 days off in lieu the following week.

We are open to discussing part-time options.

The ideal applicant would be proficient in soft tissue procedures including TECAs, perineal hernias and GI surgery as well as orthopaedic procedures including basic fracture repairs, surgical management of cruciate disease and lameness work ups. Experience with CT is preferable but not essential. A soft tissue bias would be considered a benefit.

Weekend work is supported by our team of ECC vets and includes emergency surgeries across all surgical disciplines.

Experienced surgery certificate holders are encouraged to apply.

Because our employees matter

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

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Development

• £2000 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• Support for further qualifications
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway offering discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care
• Up to £3000 relocation allowance

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Northumberland Business Park West, Cramlington, NE23 7RH, United Kingdom

Speak to Ciaran Connolly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.