Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours

Hamilton Specialist Referrals; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary specialist hospital in High Wycombe seeks an experienced veterinary surgeon to join their team. The role involves managing inpatient care over weekends in a state-of-the-art facility while collaborating with specialists to deliver exemplary clinical care. Applicants should have prior experience in out-of-hours roles, excellent communication skills, and be MRCVS or eligible. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

CPD allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted gym membership

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an out-of-hours (OOH) role.
• Experience in a referral hospital setting is preferred.
• Competence in English speaking with formal qualification desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases while liaising with specialists.
• Work in a state-of-the-art referral hospital.
• Support inpatient care on a 1-in-2 weekends basis.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Proactivity

Time Management

Education

MRCVS or MRCVS eligible

Job description

Overview

Join a team dedicated to veterinary excellence at Hamilton Specialist Referrals, where we are seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon to support our inpatient care service on a 1-in-2 weekends basis. This will consist of 2 daytime 13-hour shifts.

The Role

Working within a purpose-built, state-of-the-art referral hospital, you will manage complex cases across multiple disciplines, liaising closely with our specialists to ensure the highest standards of patient care. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise in a supportive, collaborative environment at the forefront of veterinary medicine.

About Hamilton Specialist Referrals

Hamilton Specialist Referrals is a Specialist led, purpose built, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital which provides the latest in cutting edge, specialist treatments for cats and dogs, supported by an exceptional rehabilitation and physiotherapy facility. Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, within easy reach of London, Oxford, the Chilterns, and Cotswolds. The hospital is five minutes from the M40 and located near major airports. We deliver world-class clinical services within Neurology, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Soft tissue surgery, Oncology and Anaesthesia, with a clear focus on recruiting the people that make that a reality. Hamilton Specialist Referrals was born of the belief that there is room for a new wave of veterinary excellence across the UK. Unparalleled clinical care, delivered in a friendly and supportive manner to referring vets, is paramount to the team. The hospital is operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and facilities include on-site 1.5T MRI and CT scanner suites, a variety of joint replacement systems, electrodiagnostics, and a full complement of the latest radiography and arthroscopy equipment.

The Weekend Schedule

The role is a 1 in 2 weekends working position looking after our inpatients across multiple disciplines within the hospital. You will liaise with our specialists who work on call to manage inpatient care and support the acceptance of new cases into the hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of referral cases and work alongside an exceptional team.

Applicant Requirements

• Applicants should have prior OOH and sole charge experience and ideally experience working within a referral hospital setting.
• Applicants should be proactive, enthusiastic team players, who use their own initiative and should be highly self-motivated. The ability to work independently as well as being a strong team player, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to multi-task with a flexible approach to working are essential.
• Candidates wishing to apply should be MRCVS or MRCVS eligible and be eligible to work in the UK independently or under a Visa Sponsorship, we do also offer a temp visa for this role. For non-native English speakers, evidence of competency in speaking English, as determined by a formal qualification in English (such as IELTS or TOEFL) is desirable.

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:

Wellbeing

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

Development

• £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata.
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• 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 giving discounts and cashback with 100\'s of retailers.
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer.
• Discounted staff pet care.