Veterinary Referral Clinician - ECC

Kernow Vet Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary referral group in the UK is seeking an experienced Diplomate in ECC to join their service at Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital. Candidates will work in a supportive culture alongside specialists and manage advanced critical care for emergency cases. The role offers leadership opportunities and continued professional development with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including 7.2 weeks holiday, private medical insurance, and relocation allowance.

Benefits

7.2 weeks inclusive of bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

£3000 CPD allowance

Relocation allowance of up to £5000

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must be an MRCVS or eligible to practice in the UK.
• Experience in a collaborative clinical environment.
• Leadership capabilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing collaborative culture within your discipline.
• Work closely with colleagues in providing clinical care.
• Lead shift and manage emergency cases in a referral service.

Skills

Veterinary Expertise

Leadership Skills

Collaboration

Education

MRCVS or eligible

Job description

Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands

We are looking for an experienced Diplomate (ACVECC/ECVECC) to join our ECC referral service, with potential leadership roles for the right candidate. ECC is at the core of our hospital, having adopted a similar model to the Vets Now hospitals in Manchester and Glasgow that are part of our referral division. The service operates 7 days a week, taking referrals of Emergency cases from across the Midlands and providing advanced critical care services to inpatients.

Your role you would also be supported by the Clinical Director, Andrew Kent (DipECVIM-CA), and the National Lead in ECC at IVC Evidensia - Dr Daniel Lewis (DACVECC/DECVECC).

You will assist in the development of a collaborative culture within your discipline, and work closely alongside colleagues in other disciplines to provide exceptional clinical care.

Blaise is home to the largest Intensive Care Unit in the region, and facilities include high‑flow oxygen, ventilation, incubators, thromboelastography with platelet mapping, blood gases, a dedicated ICU procedures room and multiple ultrasound units with plans to continue to extend this equipment in the coming months.

Find your purpose in our purpose‑built hospital

Blaise is a large scale, multi‑disciplinary referral hospital which encompasses the culture and high clinical standards IVC prides itself upon. Blaise has added to IVC’s extensive referral network, which now consists of over 100 referral sites across UK & Ireland. This was the first purpose built hospital in our group, providing an opportunity to be part of something special and continue to shape our future.

The hospital is one of the largest in the UK at over 36,000 sq ft, with the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets per year. From the site we provide specialist led multi‑disciplinary veterinary referrals and a 24/7 emergency service. The site has easy access from the A38 through Longbridge and is part of the West Longbridge regeneration project.

Role Requirements

• MRCVS or eligible

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business and investing in our people, teams and sites is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work‑life balance

• 7.2 weeks inclusive of bank holidays.
• Your birthday as a paid day off.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing.
• Non‑accidental injury support.

Development

• £3000 CPD allowance with 10 days paid leave
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy.
• Access to Vetlexicon - our online encyclopaedia provider,
• Infection, Prevention and Control Programme.
• Quality Improvement Programme.

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover.
• RCVS fees.

Additional

• Pawsome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers.
• Pension - 5% Employee/3% Employer.
• Discounted staff pet care
• Relocation allowance of up to £5000

Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham

1601 Bristol Road South, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9UA, United Kingdom

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.