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.
We offer flexibility in our shift patterns to ensure a healthy work-life balance, including a 4-day work week. We understand the value of your expertise and commitment, which is why we offer industry-leading salaries.
As our internal medicine referral clinician, you will work alongside certificate holders and Diplomates in surgery and internal medicine and be jointly responsible for attending to internal medicine cases referred to us by practices throughout Northern and central England. You will also participate in formal and informal clinical training of nursing and junior clinical staff. Participation in in-house and external CPD would also be encouraged.
Be part of an advanced team
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.
A great work pattern for a real work-life balance
This is a full-time position with a 4-day work week. 10 hours per day, 8am-6pm. On call is worked as 2 nights per week and 1:3 on weekends, with the expectation to support hospital clinicians working these shifts rather than on site attendance due to having a dedicated Out of Hours team. As part of our commitment to support individual and flexible working patterns, where appropriate, we would be happy to discuss specific schedules.
What you need to join our team
RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Medicine. Depending on experience, someone with experience in a referral setting who is working toward a certificate qualification would also be considered.Board certification would be advantageous
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.
Why choose us?
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. We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our team and regularly have in-house CPD sessions, as well as fun team-building activities and treats. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:
Work-life Balance
6.6 Weeks annual leaveIncreasing holiday allowance based on length of serviceYour birthday as a paid day off
Development
Generous CPD allowance of £2000 per year and 40 hoursCertificates and further study encouraged and fundedLearning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia AcademyAccess to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia providerAll our Vets & Nurses can apply for research fundingAll our Vets get £1000 per annum to spend via our Care FundInfection Prevention and Control ProgrammeQuality Improvement Programme
Wellbeing
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy payPrivate Medical InsuranceCycle to Work SchemeInitiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membershipBirthday LeaveNon-accidental injury support
Professional Memberships
BVA membership paidVDS cover
Additional Benefits
Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailersPension – 5% Employee/3% EmployerDiscounted staff pet careService-related company sick paySponsorship for overseas employeesPrivate pension scheme
If this position is of interest to you then please contact Kris Reilly – Lead Talent Partner at
Kris.reilly@ivcevidensia.com.