Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre is one of the UK’s largest purpose-built, multidisciplinary referral hospitals, located in Longbridge, Birmingham. As the first IVC Evidensia referral hospital built from the ground up, Blaise has been designed with collaboration, sustainability, and clinical excellence at its core.

The hospital spans over 36,000 sq ft and has the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets per year, offering specialist-led services alongside a 24-hour emergency care provision for the Midlands.

Key Features

State-of-the-art, purpose-built referral hospital with open-plan, collaborative design

Multidisciplinary team across a wide range of specialist services

Advanced imaging suite including 64-slice Siemens Go-All CT and 1.5T Siemens Magnetom Altea MRI

Fujifilm Visionary Suite

Siemens Cios Alpha Fluoroscopy

Strong focus on sustainability and wellbeing through IVC’s Positive Pawprint strategy

Excellent transport links, located just off the A38 within the Longbridge regeneration development

How You’ll Make a Difference

As a Referral Veterinary Radiographer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging across multiple modalities, supporting complex referral cases within a multidisciplinary hospital environment.

You’ll work closely with clinicians and nursing teams to ensure patients are prepared, imaged, and cared for to the highest standards, while contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the imaging service.

Key Responsibilities

Performing high-quality diagnostic imaging across CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, and radiography

Supporting the safe preparation and positioning of patients for imaging procedures

Working collaboratively with clinicians and nurses to optimise case workflow and patient care

Maintaining imaging equipment and suites to the highest standard

Carrying out routine quality assurance checks and ensuring compliance with protocols

Contributing to a positive, team-focused culture within the imaging department

You Might Be a Great Fit If...

We’re looking for a qualified radiographer with a passion for diagnostic imaging and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care within a referral setting. You’ll bring:

HCPC registration with a DCR or BSc (Hons) in Diagnostic Radiography

Ideally, experience within veterinary imaging, though this is not essential

Membership of the Society of Radiographers (desirable)

A strong commitment to clinical excellence, professionalism, and ethical standards

A patient-focused approach with high regard for animal welfare

Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, likely across four days.

There may also be a requirement to participate in some weekend working in the future as the service develops.

How We’ll Support You

At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting you in delivering advanced clinical care while continuing to grow professionally. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

The opportunity to work within a state-of-the-art referral hospital with advanced imaging technology and a complex caseload

Access to multidisciplinary clinical teams and a highly collaborative environment

Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and programmes

A culture focused on clinical excellence, wellbeing, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team

In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from:

6.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus your birthday off

Private medical insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

£1,125 CPD allowance with paid CPD leave (pro rata)

Access to Vetlexicon and internal learning platforms

Research funding opportunities

VDS cover and professional fees paid

Company pension scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme

Discounted staff pet care

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