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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.
Spanning over 36,000 sq ft, the hospital has the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets per year and provides specialist-led, multi-disciplinary referral services alongside a 24-hour emergency care provision.
Large-scale, purpose-built referral hospital with a collaborative, open-plan design
Multidisciplinary team across ECC, Surgery, Imaging, Internal Medicine and more
Established anaesthesia team including two ECVAA Diplomates
State-of-the-art anaesthesia equipment including:Mindray WATO EX-35 workstations, Mindray TE5 Vet ultrasound, Central monitoring systems
Part of IVC Evidensia’s extensive UK & Ireland referral network (100+ sites)
Excellent transport links via the A38, within the Longbridge regeneration development
As a Referral Veterinary Clinician in Anaesthesia, you will play a central role in supporting a wide range of complex cases within a busy multidisciplinary referral hospital.
You’ll work closely with clinicians across multiple disciplines to deliver safe, high-quality anaesthesia and analgesia, contributing to excellent patient outcomes and a positive client experience.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high standards of anaesthesia and perioperative care across a varied referral caseload
Working collaboratively with Surgery, ECC, Imaging, Internal Medicine and other services
Supporting the development of anaesthesia protocols and clinical standards
Providing guidance and support to colleagues within the wider clinical team
Contributing to a collaborative, open, and supportive team culture
Playing an active role in clinical governance and continuous improvement
We’re looking for a clinician with a strong interest in veterinary anaesthesia and a passion for delivering high-quality care within a referral environment.
You’ll bring:
MRCVS registration (or eligibility)
Diplomate (ECVAA/ACVAA) or residency-trained in Veterinary Anaesthesia
Experience working within a referral or advanced clinical setting
Confidence managing anaesthesia for a range of complex procedures, with support from an experienced team
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital
A commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous development
Permanent position
Part-time: Monday to Wednesday (10-hour days, 30 hours per week)
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
Funded learning and development including £3,000 CPD allowance and 10 days paid CPD leave (pro rata)
Access to IVC Academy training centres and programmes
Opportunities to collaborate across a large referral network
A supportive, values-led culture focused on clinical excellence and continuous improvement
7.2 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays (pro rata) plus your birthday off
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
VDS cover & RCVS fees
Pension scheme (5% Employee / 3% Employer)
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to discounts and cashback offers
Discounted staff pet care
Relocation allowance of up to £5,000 Apply
Veterinary Referral Clinician - Anaesthesia
Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands
Discipline: Anaesthesia
Part Time
IVC Evidensia is the UK and Europe’s leading veterinary care group, made up of over 900 practices and referral hospitals, united by a shared purpose of happier animals, happier owners.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
At IVC Evidensia, we believe careers should be built without limits. Our people are supported to make more clinical impact, access more career opportunities, and play an active role in their local and professional communities. Through investment in learning, innovation, and wellbeing, we create environments where our teams can grow in confidence, capability, and fulfilment—at every stage of their career.
About Blaise Veterinary Referral Centre
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.
Spanning over 36,000 sq ft, the hospital has the capacity to treat up to 10,000 pets per year and provides specialist-led, multi-disciplinary referral services alongside a 24-hour emergency care provision.
Key features include:
Multidisciplinary team across ECC, Surgery, Imaging, Internal Medicine and more
Established anaesthesia team including two ECVAA Diplomates
State-of-the-art anaesthesia equipment including:Mindray WATO EX-35 workstations, Mindray TE5 Vet ultrasound, Central monitoring systems
Part of IVC Evidensia’s extensive UK & Ireland referral network (100+ sites)
Excellent transport links via the A38, within the Longbridge regeneration development
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Referral Veterinary Clinician in Anaesthesia, you will play a central role in supporting a wide range of complex cases within a busy multidisciplinary referral hospital.
You’ll work closely with clinicians across multiple disciplines to deliver safe, high-quality anaesthesia and analgesia, contributing to excellent patient outcomes and a positive client experience.
Key responsibilities include:
Working collaboratively with Surgery, ECC, Imaging, Internal Medicine and other services
Supporting the development of anaesthesia protocols and clinical standards
Providing guidance and support to colleagues within the wider clinical team
Contributing to a collaborative, open, and supportive team culture
Playing an active role in clinical governance and continuous improvement
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
We’re looking for a clinician with a strong interest in veterinary anaesthesia and a passion for delivering high-quality care within a referral environment.
You’ll bring:
Diplomate (ECVAA/ACVAA) or residency-trained in Veterinary Anaesthesia
Experience working within a referral or advanced clinical setting
Confidence managing anaesthesia for a range of complex procedures, with support from an experienced team
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary hospital
A commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, and continuous development
This role offers the opportunity to further develop your expertise within a well-supported anaesthesia team, working alongside experienced specialists in a modern referral setting.
Working Pattern
Part-time: Monday to Wednesday (10-hour days, 30 hours per week)
How We’ll Support You
At IVC Evidensia, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and wellbeing. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
Access to IVC Academy training centres and programmes
Opportunities to collaborate across a large referral network
A supportive, values-led culture focused on clinical excellence and continuous improvement
What We Offer Our Team
Private medical insurance
Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
VDS cover & RCVS fees
Pension scheme (5% Employee / 3% Employer)
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to discounts and cashback offers
Discounted staff pet care
Relocation allowance of up to £5,000
Blaise Veterinary Referral Hospital, Birmingham
1601 Bristol Road South, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9UA, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Ciaran Connolly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.