Veterinary Surgeon - Hospital Clinician

IVC Evidensia UK; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave across maternity, paternity

Funded learning and development opportunities

Access to mentors and peer networks

Reduced-cost veterinary care for own pets

Job summary

IVC Evidensia UK is looking for a Hospital Clinician based in Wetherby, West Yorkshire. This role involves working with a diverse team of veterinary professionals to provide exceptional patient care, including emergency consultations and complex investigations. You will be provided with state-of-the-art technology and a supportive culture that emphasizes growth and collaboration. Candidates should possess a veterinary degree and relevant experience in emergency treatments. The position includes a full-time schedule with flexibility options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in veterinary first-opinion emergency treatment.
• Strong communication abilities to engage with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to receive feedback and develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with referral clinicians and support departments.
• Deliver excellent patient care and client service.
• Develop and share clinical skills and knowledge.

Skills

Experience treating common small animal first-opinion medical and surgical emergencies

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach to learning

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Education

Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS

Job description

Swift Referrals and Emergencies have an exciting opportunity for another Hospital Clinician to join their team. This position is based at our multidisciplinary referral hospital in Wetherby and offers the opportunity to join our large team of talented veterinary professionals.

Reporting to the Lead Hospital Clinician, you will work alongside our specialist‑led clinicians to help facilitate excellent client and patient care. This role provides an interesting and diverse mix of first‑opinion emergency consultations, diagnostics and surgery, as well as assisting our referral clinicians with complex investigations and inpatient care.

We have state of the art technology including a purpose‑built intensive care unit, which has all the emergency equipment you should need including point‑of‑care ultrasonography, oxygen kennels, ICU bays and cots for critical patients, multiparameter monitoring and its own radiography suite. Our extensive in‑house laboratory facilities include tests such as coagulation profiles, blood gases, cortisol, CSF cytospin, as well as the usual blood and urinalysis equipment you would expect. Our diagnostic equipment includes a 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner, 128‑slice GE CT scanner, doppler ultrasound and endoscopy.

IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.

At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.

How you’ll make a difference

Reporting to the Lead Hospital Clinician, you’ll work collaboratively with the wider practice including our referral clinicians, which are led by two European Specialists; hospital clinicians who support our referral departments and run our out‑of‑hours service; nursing and ACA teams who provide gold‑standard care to our patients; and our client care team, who provide our clients with the best service. You’ll continue to develop your clinical skills and interests while sharing your knowledge and experience with colleagues, contributing positively to the clinical culture of the practice. You’ll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering excellent care and supporting the ongoing development of those around you.

Our full‑time hospital vets predominantly work a 40‑hour week composed of mostly weekday shifts, but some night shifts and weekend shifts are required and shared amongst the team. As part of our commitment to support individual and flexible working patterns, where appropriate, we would be happy to discuss specific schedules.

You might be a great fit if...

• A Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility to register) with the RCVS
• Experience treating common small animal first‑opinion medical and surgical emergencies is required
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive approach to learning, with openness to feedback and development
• Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively

How we’ll support you

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role‑relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A collaborative, values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What we offer our team

• 6.8 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

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