Veterinary Referral Clinician - Emergency and Critical Care (12 Month FTC) in Cramlington

This is an exciting opportunity for a referral ECC clinician to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract. Applicants should have experience of managing and developing their caseload, and be keen to work as part of an experienced, progressive team. You will benefit from working in a multi-disciplinary hospital amongst a highly skilled team of clinicians, RVNs and Animal Care Assistants as we continue to provide an excellent standard of patient care to animals and owners across the North East.

What sets us apart

Our ECC department consists of 5 daytime vets, including ECC and Medicine Advanced Practitioners. We are supported by a fantastic team of dedicated nurses, including several certificate and diploma holders. We are a friendly, sociable team with a good work ethic and great teamwork. Night-time cover is provided by other colleagues within the team.

In addition to the ECC department, we have highly experienced medicine, cardiology, surgery and neurology departments, including an ultrasonographer and radiographer. As well as ECC, we offer referrals in soft tissue surgery including laparoscopy and thoracoscopy, orthopaedics including total hip replacements, neurology/neurosurgery, internal medicine, oncology, and cardiology.

Our ECC department provides a 24-hour service, taking ECC referrals and providing care to inpatients in need of critical care, and emergency OOH cover for other local practices, ensuring that our patients receive the highest level of care regardless of the time of day or night.

We offer excellent facilities, including a 1.5T MRI, 160 slice Canon CT, fluoroscopy, laparoscopy/thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, flexible and rigid endoscopy, digital radiography and in house laboratory. The ECC department has a dedicated workspace and equipment, and our clinical team undertakes regular RECOVER CPR training.

Our hospital is located just outside Newcastle-upon‑Tyne, within easy reach of the city as well as being close to the stunning Northumberland coastline and the Northumberland National Park, making it an ideal location for those of us with a love of the outdoors.

Hours aimed to achieve a satisfying work‑life balance

A full‑time position involves an average 40‑hour week with day‑time and evening/twilight shifts covered on a rolling rota basis.

Applicant Requirements

An Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) certificate would be advantageous however previous experience in a similar role is essential.

We are looking for people who thrive in a fast paced, challenging yet supportive environment, where first class patient care is at the core of everything we do.

Work life balance

• 6.6 weeks annual leave pro rata
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Development

• £2000 CPD allowance with 5 days paid pro rata
• Support for further qualifications
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• All our Vets gets £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• BVA membership
• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway offering discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

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Competitive salary