Referral Medicine Clinician

The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Referral Medicine Clinician to join our team here at Bath Veterinary Group, Rosemary Lodge Veterinary Hospital!

You will be responsible for managing medicine cases to a referral standard, and for communicating with clients and referring vets. Referral clinicians are expected to perform their own diagnostic imaging (ultrasound and CT) with the support of colleagues and remote specialist interpretation.

The role will be part-time, either working Wednesday-Friday (3/4 of full time) or Thursday and Friday (1/2 of full-time). The weekend and weekday night on call rota is shared equally between referral clinicians, currently 1 in 6.

About Us
Bath Vet Referrals offers referrals in small animal medicine, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedic surgery, medical neurology, spinal surgery, cardiology, ophthalmology and rehabilitation. We see referral cases from across the South West and South Wales. We have on site MRI, CT and separate modern surgical and medical endoscopy systems. Referral clinicians receive 6 weeks holiday per year plus bank holidays, RCVS renewal fees, medical insurance, CPD budget and 6 days CPD allowance. We have a small friendly team that work together to support each other. Bath Vet Referrals is part of the IVC Evidensia Referral Network.

About the Team and Culture
Our team of Advanced Practitioners consists of two medics and four surgeons. We have 9 Referral Nurses, some of which have certificates and the Advanced Nursing Diploma, with two nurses studying towards level 7 certificates.  We have a visiting cardiologist and ophthalmologist.

Applicant Requirements
Applicants must have Advanced Practitioner or Specialist status in Small Animal Medicine, ideally with a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience of managing complex medical cases. A high level of competence with ultrasound would be ideal, but further training in ultrasound and CT will be provided if necessary.  Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata:

• CPD paid days and allowance
• L&D opportunities through the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• BVA Membership paid
• VDS cover
• Birthday leave
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Various discounts including retail & gym memberships
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Service-related company sick pay
• Sponsorship for overseas employees
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Relocation packages
• Career progression opportunities

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, 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.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. Please quote BH6137 when applying for this role.

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