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RCVS registration Be hard-working, compassionate and a team player to fit within our dynamic, loyal and supportive team Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients Previous experience working in a referral setting would be beneficial Studying towards additional certification would be beneficial Generous CPD allowance of £1625 per year. 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 gets £1000 per annum to spend via our Care Fund Infection Prevention and Control Programme Quality Improvement Programme Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay Private Medical Insurance BVA membership paid VDS cover RCVS membership paid Discounted veterinary fees Various discounts including retail & gym memberships, cycle to work scheme via Pawsome platform. Service-related company sick pay Sponsorship for overseas employees Private pension scheme Apply
Veterinary Surgeon - Lead Hospital Clinician
Swift Referrals, Wetherby, Wetherby, Yorkshire & The Humber
Discipline: Hospitalist Vet
£65,000 per annum DOE
Swift Referrals is a multidisciplinary small animal referral practice offering services in internal medicine, oncology, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. We also run a first opinion out of hours service for neighbouring practices. We are in Wetherby, West Yorkshire with easy access to York, Harrogate and Leeds as well as the beautiful and uncrowded Northeast coast, the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors.
Due to internal progression, a rare opportunity has become available for a Lead Hospital Clinician here at Swift referrals. This role is to support and work alongside our current team of day and night clinicians. Their role involves care of both ECC and referral inpatients, whilst also supporting referral clinicians with caseload in neurology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics and internal medicine.
Be part of an advanced team
The lead hospital clinician provides a support network for our hospital clinicians focusing on strong communication, team growth and development as well as smooth running of the hospital. The role would suit a candidate with sound clinical skills and a people focused drive.
A typical day would include supporting the wards nurse team in devising care plans for inpatients, supporting hospital clinicians with rota management and reviews and devising cpd and auditing opportunities to continuously push for greater standards
We have a large team of talented veterinary professionals including European diplomats, 1 certAVP medic and 2 surgical vets, 43 nurses, 14 ACA's and 13 client care team members. The Hospital includes state of the art diagnostic imaging including a 128 slice CT and a 1.5 Tesla MRI, a complete endoscopy suite, digital radiography, ultrasonography, a fully stocked laboratory and a large intensive care facility with 24/7 veterinary and nursing supervision. We strive for excellent customer service and clinical standards, as well as providing a friendly, collaborative working environment with a great team ethos.
What you need to join our team
Most importantly, you should relish the opportunity to work within a dedicated, caring and professional team. Our selection process is centred on attitude and aptitude, and we offer comprehensive training and support for all new team members.
Because our employees matter
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:
Development
Work-life balance and wellbeing
Professional memberships
Additional benefits
Swift Referrals, Wetherby
Unit 706, Avenue E West, Wetherby, LS23 7GA, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
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.
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.