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We are looking for an experienced Anaesthetist to join our anaesthesia service at Blaise Referrals. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position. Applicants may be Specialists (Diplomate of the European or American Colleges), residency-trained, or hold a CertAVP in Veterinary Anaesthesia.

The anaesthesia team will play a central role in our multidisciplinary hospital, working closely with colleagues in ECC, Surgery, Imaging, Internal Medicine and other referral disciplines to provide outstanding care to our patients. You will be supported by our Clinical Director, the wider Blaise leadership team, and the extensive IVC Evidensia referral network.

You will assist in the development of a collaborative, open culture within your discipline and across the wider hospital, helping to shape the anaesthesia service.

Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

Part-time: Monday to Wednesday (10-hour days, 30 hours per week)

Blaise is a large-scale, multi-disciplinary referral hospital which encompasses the culture and high clinical standards IVC Evidensia prides itself upon. Blaise has added to IVC’s extensive referral network, which now consists of over 100 referral sites across the UK & Ireland. This is the first hospital in our group that we have built from the ground up – creating a unique opportunity to be part of something special from the very beginning.

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-discipline veterinary referrals and a Vets Now emergency service. The site has easy access from the A38 through Longbridge and is part of the West Longbridge regeneration project.

MRCVS or eligible

Diplomate (ECVAA/ACVAA), residency-trained, or CertAVP (Anaesthesia)

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:

• 7.2 weeks annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
• 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

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

• VDS Cover
• RCVS fees

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

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.

Speak to Ciaran Connolly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.