Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands

Discipline: Diagnostic Imaging

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.

About Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre

Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre is one of the UK’s largest purpose-built, multidisciplinary referral hospitals, located in Longbridge, Birmingham. As the first IVC Evidensia referral hospital built from the ground up, Blaise has been designed with collaboration, sustainability, and clinical excellence at its core.

The hospital spans over 36,000 sq ft and has the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets per year, offering specialist-led services alongside a 24-hour emergency care provision for the Midlands.

Key features include:

• State-of-the-art, purpose-built referral hospital with open-plan, collaborative design
• Multidisciplinary team across a wide range of specialist services
• Advanced imaging suite including: 64-slice Siemens Go-All CT & 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Altea MRI
• Fujifilm Visionary Suite
• Siemens Cios Alpha Fluoroscopy
• Strong focus on sustainability and wellbeing through IVC’s Positive Pawprint strategy
• Excellent transport links, located just off the A38 within the Longbridge regeneration development

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Referral Veterinary Radiographer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging across multiple modalities, supporting complex referral cases within a multidisciplinary hospital environment.

You’ll work closely with clinicians and nursing teams to ensure patients are prepared, imaged, and cared for to the highest standards, while contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the imaging service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing high-quality diagnostic imaging across CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, radiography, and ultrasound
• Supporting the safe preparation and positioning of patients for imaging procedures
• Working collaboratively with clinicians and nurses to optimise case workflow and patient care
• Maintaining imaging equipment and suites to the highest standard
• Carrying out routine quality assurance checks and ensuring compliance with protocols
• Contributing to a positive, team-focused culture within the imaging department

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a qualified radiographer with a passion for diagnostic imaging and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care within a referral setting. You’ll bring:

• HCPC registration with a DCR or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography
• Ideally experience within veterinary imaging (though not essential)
• Membership of the Society of Radiographers (desirable)
• A strong commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism, and ethical standards
• A patient-focused approach with high regard for animal welfare
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Working Pattern

Full-time or part-time opportunities available

Typically a 4-day week, working 8:00am – 6:00pm

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting you in delivering advanced clinical care while continuing to grow professionally. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• The opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art referral hospital with advanced imaging technology and a complex caseload
• Access to multidisciplinary clinical teams and a highly collaborative environment
• Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and programmes
• A culture focused on clinical excellence, wellbeing, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus your birthday off
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• £1,125 CPD allowance with paid CPD leave (pro rata)
• Access to Vetlexicon and internal learning platforms
• Research funding opportunities
• VDS cover and professional fees paid
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounted staff pet care
• Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers