ECC Specialist

Overview

London Vet Specialists opened a year ago in a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London. The hospital is located close to the river Thames in the Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood and is accessible by public transport with international travel links nearby.

We are looking for an ECC specialist to join our growing team. The role blends primary case responsibility for some urgent/emergency cases, an accepting service, and presence as a criticalist in our ICU to work alongside and upskill our nurses.

Our centre has a 1.5T Philips BlueSeal MRI scanner, Siemens 64-slice CT, Samsung RS-85 ultrasound, C-arm fluoroscopy, digital radiography, and Karl Storz endoscopy and bronchoscopy systems, among other equipment.

Your role and responsibilities

London Vet Specialists (LVS) are recruiting a board certified or board-eligible specialist in small animal emergency and critical care to join our multidisciplinary team of specialists. You will be committed to developing the hospital and providing high standards of care to both our patients and referring veterinary surgeons. You must be able to work as part of a team as well as independently, supporting our clients, patients, and clinical teams in our busy practice. This is a rewarding and challenging role that will require teamwork and dedication.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide high quality patient care and contribute to the future strategic growth of the service
• Provide clinical services as an emergency and critical care specialist
• Work collaboratively with all other services and foster good relationships
• Undertake supervision of discipline specific and rotating interns
• Demonstrate professional standards that advance patient care
• Be an ambassador for the team

Requirements

• Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (or eligible to become a member)
• Successful completion of a recognised ECVECC or ACVECC residency programme
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Strong communication skills and professional approach
• Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK

Required personal attributes

• Ability and passion to help develop and shape a growing service
• Desire to provide the best clinical service to all our patients
• A team-player with a positive attitude willing to help shape our culture
• A passion for mentoring and training colleagues

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays on a pro-rata basis
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Remuneration for specialty college fees
• CPD allowance
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Discounts with Pet Plan
• Recruitment reward scheme
• Wellness package, including
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Gym membership discount
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Flu vaccine voucher

Pro-rata for part-time associates

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.

For more information, visit the Linnaeus health and wellbeing page. Potential candidates wishing to discuss this position informally and confidentially are encouraged to contact Sian Emery, Talent Acquisition Partner at the email address provided in the job posting.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a letter of intent and your CV.

About Linnaeus

Linnaeus is part of the Mars family and is committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all Associates. We have an extensive network of experts and specialists, offering development opportunities across the group. Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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