Veterinary Referral Clinician - Anaesthetist
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a board-certified or residency-trained Anaesthetist to join our dedicated team at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists.
Come and join a vibrant and enthusiastic team at Southern Counties in the New Forest. We are a large, well-established, multi-disciplinary, small animal referral hospital, offering secondary and tertiary referrals. Our caseload is challenging and varied, and we have Specialist-led services in Surgery, Internal Medicine & Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology and Radiology.
You will work alongside 2 other ECVAA Diplomates, ECVAA Residents, Anaesthesia Clinicians, and dedicated Anaesthetic Nurses, as well as a large multi-disciplinary nursing team. We have all the usual facilities and equipment expected within a large referral hospital, including a new, 5 theatre, surgical facility that opened in 2022.
Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is proud to be part of the IVC Evidensia group, which gives us the benefits of being part of a larger network, while still maintaining our local, close-knit feel.
What We’re Looking For
You must be either an ECVAA or ACVAA Diplomate, or have completed an approved residency program and be an existing MRCVS or eligible to work in private practice in the UK.
A Working Pattern That Provides a Work-Life Balance
Full-Time hours requires a commitment of 4 days per week, one night on call a week and a 1-4 weekend on call. We are also open to discussion Part Time working hours as well.
Why Join Us?
* Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment
* Access to cutting-edge equipment and a range of specialists to collaborate with
* A fantastic location in the heart of one of the UK's most beautiful areas
* The opportunity to grow within an established referral practice
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Work-life balance and the chance to explore the stunning New Forest and surrounding areas
Benefits
* 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
* Your birthday as a paid day off.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* 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.
* 10 days paid CPD leave + £5,000 per annum.
* 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.
* VDS cover.
* RCVS fees.
* Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers.
* Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer.
* Discounted staff pet care.
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.
Please note the closing date for applications will be the 5th May 2025.
Any questions before applying?
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.
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