Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours (6 month FTC)

VC Evidensia UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon for their Emergency Out of Hours team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, providing critical care to pets in need. You will collaborate with a skilled team, handling a varied caseload that ensures every pet receives the highest standard of care. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is ideal for those who thrive in fast-paced settings. Enjoy generous leave, a CPD allowance, and numerous employee benefits while making a real difference in the lives of animals.

Benefits

7.2 weeks annual leave

Paid birthday off

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted staff pet care

Pension scheme

Research funding opportunities

Access to online encyclopaedia

Qualifications

• Essential experience in out-of-hours veterinary care.
• Strong focus on first-class patient care and clinical independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care during nights and weekends.
• Stabilise and monitor complex cases in the ICU.

Skills

Emergency Veterinary Care

Clinical Independence

Patient Care

Experience with Referrals

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours (6 month FTC)

Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital is a large-scale, multi-disciplinary, specialist-led referral hospital which encompasses the culture and values we pride ourselves on at IVC Evidensia. Blaise has added to our extensive referral network, which now consists of over 100 referral sites across the UK & Ireland. In addition to our referral teams on site, the 24-hour hospital is home to our Vets Now at Blaise emergency service.

In partnership with Vets Now, the UK's leading provider of emergency pet care, our out-of-hours team are here to provide an emergency service to local first opinion practices at nights, weekends and bank holidays, and to also ensure continuity of care for inpatients that have been seen by our referral team.

This position is a 3-6 month fixed term contract (open to discussion).

Be part of an exceptional team

You will be working alongside an experienced team of Vets, Nurses and Animal Care Assistants in our state of the art hospital. As well as being responsible for new emergencies coming into the hospital, you will work closely with our specialist ECC team on stabilising and monitoring complex cases in the ICU, meaning you will see a stimulating and varied caseload with clinical independence and make an immediate difference to the pets you treat on every shift.

What we’re looking for

Previous experience working in OOH is essential and experience with referrals specifically would be advantageous. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced, challenging yet supportive environment, where first-class patient care is at the core of everything we do.

Work-life balance

• 7.2 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• 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

• £1500 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid pro rata
• Certificate support
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets get £1000 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 Benefits

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham

1601 Bristol Road South, Longbridge, B45 9UA, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. We are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are eager 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.

Any questions before applying?

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