Veterinary Referral Clinician - Internal Medicine in Wetherby

Due to expansion of our internal medicine team, Swift Referrals is excited to announce the position of a full-time referral clinician. This role would suit a board‑certified or residency trained candidate ready to progress their team in a welcoming and adaptable environment. The successful applicant would be keen to work alongside existing clinicians to drive the business forward, with potential for progression into a more senior position in the future for the right applicant.

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.

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.

We have state of the art technology including a purpose‑built intensive care unit, which has all the emergency equipment you should need including point-of-care ultrasonography, oxygen kennels, ICU bays and cots for critical patients, multiparameter monitoring and its own radiography suite. Our extensive in‑house laboratory facilities include tests such as coagulation profiles, blood gases, cortisol, CSF cytospin, as well as the usual blood and urinalysis equipment you would expect. Our diagnostic equipment includes a 1.5T Siemens MRI scanner, 128 slice GE CT scanner, doppler ultrasound and endoscopy.

As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we’re trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Referral Veterinary Surgeon in Internal Medicine, you will deliver advanced veterinary care within a referral setting, managing complex cases and providing clinical advice and support to referring veterinary practices. You’ll work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital team to deliver outstanding patient and client care, while also supporting the development of colleagues through mentoring, supervision, and knowledge sharing. You’ll contribute positively to the efficient running of your service and play an active role in maintaining high clinical standards and continuous improvement.

Permanent, full time position working 40 hours per week. Part time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

• A Veterinary degree with RCVS registration
• RCVS, American or European Board‑Eligible/Boarded Diplomate in Internal Medicine
• Previous experience working in a multi‑disciplinary referral hospital
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising colleagues
• A commitment to evidence‑based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement

How We’ll Support You

• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across referral, leadership, and specialist roles
• Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role‑relevant courses
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet
• Opportunities to collaborate and share best practice with peers across the IVC Evidensia referral network
• Support to develop clinical interests and expand your capabilities
• A values‑led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

• 7.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced‑cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world‑class learning resources. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.