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Wear Referrals is a multi-disciplinary, specialist veterinary referral hospital in the North East of England, close to the historic university city of Durham, the thriving city of Newcastle and set between the north east coast and the Pennines. We have services in neurology , orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, oncology, diagnostic imaging and  cardiology, as well as an out-of- hours emergency service and in-house physiotherapy and hydrotherapy teams.

With ongoing growth and success based on an outstanding reputation and a commitment to clinical excellence, Wear Referrals, part of Linnaeus Veterinary, are looking to recruit a board-certified or board-eligible small animal diagnostic imager, to work with a growing team of specialists.

Our hospital facilities include a dedicated ICU staffed 24 hours a day, spacious well-designed wards with many walk-in kennels, in-house 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Essenza MRI, 16 slice Siemens Somatom Emotion helical CT, digital radiography, digital fluoroscopy and a Samsung RS85 ultrasound system. In addition to a dedicated ultrasound room, and CT/MRI control room we have a separate radiology reading room.

Our diagnostic imaging team includes 4 experienced human radiographers, who work closely with the radiologists to provide the highest quality cross-sectional imaging, as well as supporting with fluoroscopy and radiographic quality improvement.  

We encourage an evidence-based multi-disciplinary approach, supporting a process of continuous learning and a collegiate atmosphere.  We have an active internship programme and are expanding our residency programmes.  Our extensive clinical caseload will provide an interesting variety of cases and clinical research is actively encouraged and supported. Linnaeus Veterinary provides superb support and facilitates a highly collaborative approach between their hospitals and colleagues.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave

RCVS and VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

One week of paid CPD leave

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

Wellness program including:

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

Applicants must be highly motivated, proactive and passionate about delivering clinical excellence, with excellent social and clinical skills.  Wear Referrals provide a competitive salary and benefits package including a generous CPD allowance and 2 weeks’ paid CPD leave, payment of professional registration fees, professional indemnity cover, health care and discount purchasing scheme.

For an informal discussion about this position please contact Ben Harris (Clinical Director) ben.harris@wear-referrals.co.uk  or Sian Emery (Talent Acquisition Partner) sian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk 

For further information about Wear Referrals, see our website: www.wear-referrals.co.uk  

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

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