Veterinary Surgeon (ECC)

Experienced Veterinary Surgeons looking to excel in Emergency & Critical Care

This RCVS accredited tier 3 practice is at the centre of fifteen referring surgeries providing ECC and referral support. Patients remain in our client's care both day and night giving excellent opportunity to follow up on exciting cases. 

The day team includes both Medicine and Surgical Certificate holders to support on difficult cases and encourage development of all our vets. 

As a member of the night team, you'll regularly perform Caesareans, Pyometra, Exploratory Laparotomy with enterotomy and enterectomy. On the Medicine side they see many Addisonian, Ketoacidotic diabetic cases and Severe Pancreatitis cases.  You will work alongside an experienced nursing team, all of whom have either completed or are currently undertaking certificates. You'll get the chance to be involved in the following (with support where required):

Oesophageal tube placements
Nasogastric tube placements
Seldinger Chest Drain placements
Silicone Abdominal Peritoneal Drains
Pig tail urinary catheters
TFAST AFAST 
Endoscopy 
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
Urinary catheterisation 

Due to the advanced nature of the services offered, the role would suit a candidate enrolled in, or wanting to enrol in, an ECC certificate.

Following a recent extension they have almost tripled their working space and developed their facilities both with patient care and staff well-being and working environment in mind. You'll find:
Lasercyte haematology
Catalyst Dx including Lactate, T4, NH3, Electrolytes
APTT/PT 
Angio/Felv/FIV/Giardia/Parvo/ProBNP
Transfusion Medicine
Lipid/Colloids
Digital Xray and Advanced Ultrasound with Doppler
Flexible video gastroscope
Flexible bronchoscope
Video Otoscope and Rigid scope
Dental Xray with CR7 developer
Multiparameter monitors including ECG/Cap/Temp/SpO2/BP
Doppler BP
ECG

More about the position:
•    7 nights on (8pm-8am), 14 nights off, work pattern
•    Vets wanting to locum elsewhere during 14 days off will be supported to do so
•    You will work alongside a twilight vet until midnight providing support during the busiest periods

CPD / Support / Development:
•    Both Surgical and Medicine Certificate Holder in-house support.
•    £1,500 annual allowance.
•    RCVS, VDS, BSAVA, BVA and online CentralCPD annual memberships paid.
•    Inclusion in Hospital Veterinary Clinical Journal Club and Case Discussion Forum
•    In-house training
•    Support with CPD-path development in relation to interests. Certificates encouraged
•    Pension, income protection, life insurance, discount package

Contact Laura Collings through Laura@vettedrecruitment.co.uk or 07570 606201 today.

Please note you must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon and eligible to register with the RCVS to be considered for this role.

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