Clinical Veterinary Anaesthetist (Maternity Cover)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Fixed-term (maternity cover), full-time
Work type: 12 month fixed-term (maternity cover), flexible working options – on either full or part-time basis.
Location: Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM
Category: Clinical (specialist referral practice)
- Fixed-term (maternity cover), position to start beginning August 2023
- No on-call or out of hours requirement
- Provide high quality clinical anaesthesia service
- Work in a modern, well equipped small animal orthopaedic referral practice
- Manchester, UNITED KINGDOM
The Role
- Preparation, supervision and administration of anaesthesia, locoregional techniques, sedation, and, multimodal analgesia to cats and dogs
Manchester Veterinary Specialists is a busy, specialist led, orthopaedic referral-only practice in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom, with close access to the M60 (Manchester ring road), M62, M6 and M56 motorways and easy links to London, Edinburgh, and many areas of natural beauty including the Yorkshire Dales, Peak District, and, Lake District. We are looking for a Clinical Veterinary Anaesthetist to provide fixed-term (maternity cover) within our friendly and supportive team. In addition to our current Specialist in Veterinary Anaesthesia (Dip.ECVAA), you will work alongside our three Specialists in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery (Dip.ECVS), one residency trained veterinary surgeon and a highly experienced, dedicated and compassionate team of nurses, surgical technicians and support staff. Our aim is to provide exceptional care to both pets and owners. We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who wants to learn and develop their anaesthesia practice. Your responsibilities will include the preparation, supervision and administration of anaesthesia, locoregional techniques, sedation and analgesia to cats and dogs undergoing orthopaedic examinations/procedures. Applicants must be Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
To be successful you will have:
- Experience in veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia – ideal for a post-residency or Advanced Veterinary Practitioner candidate
- Current RCVS registration (MRCVS) or eligibility to be so registered
- Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
- Availability from the beginning of August 2023
- A collaborative, team focused approach to anaesthesia
- Excellent English language communication skills
Remuneration:
- Competitive salary – commensurate with experience
- Up to 7 weeks holiday a year (+ Bank Holidays)
- Pension contributions
- Subsidised membership at participating health clubs, pet discounts and cycle to work benefits and additional benefits as can be found following this link- https://www.cvsukltd.co.uk/careers/employee-benefits/
To find out more information about the role please email georgie.beaumont@mvsvets.co.uk or info@mvsvets.co.uk.
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
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Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Pet Care & Veterinary
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Clinical Veterinary Anaesthetist (Maternity Cover) roles across CVS UK Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Pet Care & Veterinary.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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