Senior Veterinary Referral Clinician - ECC

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) Specialist to join Pride Veterinary Referrals and support the continued development of our specialist-led ECC service. Your role will involve managing a diverse and challenging emergency and critical care caseload, working closely with our multidisciplinary referral teams, primary care colleagues, and dedicated out-of-hours service to deliver exceptional patient care.

Pride Veterinary Referrals is a multidisciplinary referral hospital based in Derby and forms part of the Scarsdale Veterinary Group. We provide specialist-led services in anaesthesia and analgesia, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, neurology, oncology and ophthalmology, alongside advanced practitioner-led cardiology and rehabilitation services.

The hospital provides 24/7 veterinary care supported by a dedicated night team and state-of-the-art facilities. We have five operating theatres, a comprehensive imaging suite including MRI, CT, radiography and ultrasound, and an on-site laboratory. We also work closely with the University of Nottingham, supporting the training and development of future veterinary professionals.

Our experienced team of more than 100 veterinary professionals work collaboratively across services to provide outstanding patient outcomes. The ECC service plays a vital role within the hospital, managing emergency admissions and supporting the care of complex referral cases across multiple disciplines.

At Inspiring Vet Care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. 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.

01How You'll Make a Difference

You will join a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and play a key role in developing and delivering outstanding emergency and critical care services. Working closely with colleagues across the hospital, you will help establish and refine protocols for emergency case management, complex patient care and inter-service case transfers.

You will demonstrate a passion for supporting the development of colleagues through mentoring, supervision and knowledge sharing. This will include training clinicians and nurses within the ECC service and contributing to the ongoing education of the wider hospital team and referring veterinary practices through CPD and clinical support.

You will contribute positively to the efficient running and continued growth of the ECC service while maintaining the highest standards of patient, client and referring veterinary surgeon care.

02You Might Be a Great Fit If..

You are an experienced ECC clinician with specialist-level expertise and a passion for delivering exceptional emergency and critical care within a referral environment. You'll bring:

•    Diplomate status (or eligibility) in Emergency and Critical Care •    Advanced clinical expertise in the management of emergency and critically ill patients •    Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with referring vets, clients and multidisciplinary teams •    Experience supporting, mentoring or supervising clinicians and nurses •    A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for developing and growing referral services

03How We'll Support You

At Inspiring Vet Care, we're committed to supporting you in delivering advanced clinical care while continuing to grow professionally. When you join us, you'll benefit from:

•    The opportunity to help shape and develop a specialist-led ECC service within a large multidisciplinary referral hospital •    Access to a diverse and rewarding caseload supported by advanced diagnostic and treatment facilities •    Close collaboration with specialist and advanced practitioner colleagues across multiple disciplines •    Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and specialist programmes •    A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning and continuous improvement

04What We Offer Our Team

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. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

•    7.6 weeks of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays •    £3000 CPD allowance with 10 days paid CPD leave •    Private medical insurance •    Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay •    Healthcare and wellbeing support initiatives •    Cycle to Work scheme •    BVA membership •    VDS cover •    RCVS fees paid •    Access to Vetlexicon •    Research funding opportunities •    £1000 per annum Care Fund allowance •    Infection prevention and control programme •    Quality Improvement Programme •    Pawsome Benefits reward platform with discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers •    Pension scheme •    Discounted staff pet care

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