Veterinary Surgeon - Hospital Clinician

VC Evidensia UK; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family leave

BVA membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail discounts

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK in Wetherby is seeking a motivated Hospital Clinician to join a dedicated veterinary team. This position involves providing exceptional emergency care and collaborating with specialist-led clinicians in a state-of-the-art facility. Candidates should have a veterinary degree and experience treating small animal emergencies. The role offers competitive benefits including private medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree and registration (or eligibility) with the RCVS.
• Experience treating common small animal first-opinion medical and surgical emergencies.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with referral clinicians and support staff.
• Deliver excellent patient care and support development of colleagues.
• Participate in sharing knowledge and contribute to the clinical culture.

Skills

Veterinary degree

Experience with small animal emergencies

Strong communication skills

Proactive learning

Professionalism and reliability

Education

Registration or eligibility with the RCVS

Job description

Swift Referrals, Wetherby, Yorkshire & The Humber

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 …

You are a confident and motivated veterinary surgeon who enjoys working as part of a team and is committed to delivering high-quality patient and client care. You’ll bring:

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

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

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

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

Swift Referrals, Wetherby

Unit 706, Avenue E West, LS23 7GA, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a 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 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.