Overview
Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency Out of Hours (9 Month FTC) at IVC Evidensia. Join our phenomenal emergency team and expand your emergency and critical care skills, alongside our team of experienced and talented out-of-hours nurses and animal care assistants. You would work in our dedicated emergency hospital, which houses a large ICU with cutting-edge equipment, and would be responsible for running our first-opinion service and assisting our Referral Clinicians in providing high-quality care 24/7.
The role is predominantly sole charge, but advice is always available from our Referral Clinicians by phone.
Responsibilities
* Run our first-opinion service and assist our Referral Clinicians in providing high-quality care 24/7
* Work in an emergency hospital with ICU facilities and a varied case-load from 16 out-of-hours practices
* Provide care across consulting, in-patient, and emergency surgery/procedures, with opportunities for CPD and journal clubs
* Participate in night shifts aligned with a 7 nights on, 14 nights off rolling rota; 9-month fixed-term contract; flexible patterns discussed where appropriate
Applicant Requirements
* Experience treating common small animal first-opinion medical and surgical emergencies
* RCVS registered Veterinary Surgeon
* Hard-working, compassionate, and a team player with good communication skills
* Further qualifications or keen interest in emergency and critical care is desirable but not essential
About Us
Swift Referrals and Emergencies is a specialist-led referral and emergency hospital located on the outskirts of Wetherby in West Yorkshire, with easy access to York and Leeds. Our team includes referral clinicians (led by two European Specialists), hospital clinicians, nursing and ACA teams, and a client care team. We operate a purpose-built intensive care unit and extensive in-house laboratory facilities, with diagnostic equipment including MRI, CT, doppler ultrasound, and endoscopy.
Development & Benefits
* Generous CPD allowance of £1,250 per year (pro rata)
* Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
* Access to Vetlexicon online resources
* Research funding opportunities for vets and £1,000 per annum Care Fund for vets
* Infection Prevention and Control Programme
* Quality Improvement Programme
* BVA membership paid
* VDS cover
* RCVS membership paid
* Discounted veterinary fees
* Retail & gym discounts, cycle-to-work scheme via Pawsome
* Service-related company sick pay
* Sponsorship for overseas employees
* Private pension scheme
Employment Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Health Care Provider
* Industries: Veterinary Services
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