Emergency Vet (Primary Care)
Linnaeus
**Job Title** : Emergency Vet (Primary Care)
**Salary** : £66,000 per annum
**Location** : Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral service, West Midlands
**Job Type** : Permanent, Full time
_BE PART OF ONE OF THE UK'S LEADING SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY CENTRES!_
_A great opportunity has arisen for an Emergency Vet to join our team working within our stunning, purpose-built, Veterinary Hospital._
We can offer exciting opportunities for vets who share our commitment to excellence and a desire to provide world-class care and customer service. With the benefit of superb imaging and anaesthesia facilities, as well as specialists working in every discipline, Willows provides a truly rewarding working environment.
This role will provide a unique opportunity to:
+ Provide emergency care for a wide range of cases from our local primary care practices
+ Work alongside the dedicated team within a multiple disciplinary environment to support the provision of emergency referrals
+ Deliver exceptional inpatient care to emergency cases requiring prolonged hospitalisation and to critical cases, with support from our ECC Specialists
+ Be supported by a dedicated team of Emergency nurses and night nurses.
The successful applicant would ideally have at least two years’ experience in small animal practice and share our values of providing the best possible levels of care. There will be ample support and great case exposure for those interested in enrolling on a certificate or plenty of scope to develop your skills further.
**Rota**
The 6-week rota allows a combination of working day, evening, and overnight shifts, as well as 3 weeks off built in to allow a great work life balance.
_The rota consists of:_
+ Week 1: Monday-Sunday – 7am-5pm shifts
+ Week 2: Off shift
+ Week 3: Monday-Sunday – 4pm-2am shifts
+ Week 4: Off shift
+ Week 5: Off shift
+ Week 6: Monday-Friday – 12pm-10pm shifts
As our Emergency Vet you would work in a great hospital, working closely with specialists, as well as the intern team and primary care vets, giving excellent support to ensure the efficient delivery of outstanding patient care.
We are therefore looking for:
+ Vet qualified for at least two years
+ OOH Emergency experience in medicine and surgery desirable
+ Primary care experience in a hospital environment
**Benefits**
+ RCVS and VDS fees paid
+ External CPD funded
+ Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
+ Career progression opportunities
+ Staff discount schemes
+ Life Assurance
+ Enhanced sickness pay
+ Enhanced equal family leave
+ E-car salary sacrifice scheme
+ Employer contribution pension scheme
+ Recruitment referral reward scheme
+ Wellness program including:
+ Employee assistance program
+ Eyecare voucher scheme
+ Free annual Flu jab
+ Cycle to work scheme
**About us**
Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service is one of the leading small animal referral centres in the world, having been delivering the highest possible standard of pet healthcare for over 30 years.
Our vision is to provide an unrivalled clinical, patient, client and team experience that is recognised for excellence across the world. Our values centre around the care of our patients, our clients, our referring vets, each other, and the environment to make a Better World for Pets.
Willows is widely known for delivery of CPD, and we strongly encourage all our associates to continually develop their skills and knowledge. We employ over 250 associates working as part of an outstanding multi-disciplinary team led by internationally renowned Specialists. Our service teams include Orthopaedics, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Clinical Nutrition, Oncology, Soft Tissue Surgery, Cardiology, Dermatology, Emergency and Critical Care, Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Diagnostic Imaging and Physiotherapy.
In-patient care is a priority and includes 24-hour veterinary and nursing cover, with support from a team of emergency vets and Interns. Our hospital facilities are of the highest quality, including on-site Siemens 64-slice CT, Siemens 1.5T MRI, two in-theatre mobile image intensifiers, two digital radiography rooms, ultrasonography, electro diagnostics, video endoscopy and an extensive range of advanced surgical equipment.
At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.
**To apply, please complete the quick application form below. Alternatively, for more information please contact Lissa at Lissa.Semerdak@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or call 07523268918.**
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