Residency Training Programme in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging - Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK
Residency Training Programme in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging
Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK
Be part of one of the UK’s leading small animal referral centres!
Applications from highly motivated and ambitious colleagues are invited to undertake a Residency Training Programme in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging, commencing in late Spring/early Summer 2024.
Willows Diagnostic Imaging team, comprising five Specialist Diagnostic Imagers, a board-eligible Clinician, two Residents, a highly experienced Radiographer and six Imaging Nurses, provides exceptional imaging support for our multi-disciplinary Specialists across Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Dermatology, Orthopaedics and ECC.
This clinical training position is designed to prepare the successful candidate for the ECVDI small animal track board examinations. Imaging facilities at Willows comprise:
- Siemens 1.5T Magnetom Sola
- 64 slice Siemens CT Go
- Samsung RS85A Ultrasound
- GE Logiq S8 ultrasound
- Two digital X-ray rooms including a fluoroscopy machine that offers the advantages of both digital fluoroscopy and radiography in one system
- Two in-theatre image intensifiers (GE Fluorostar, and Philips BV Pulsera) and one in-theatre Sonosite SII ultrasound system
Images are reviewed and reported in a dedicated viewing room and stored on a Fuji PACS, from which they are available on over 100 workstations throughout the practice, including via dedicated Osirix equipped Mac workstations within the Imaging suite. Siemens Syngovia DICOM reading software is available throughout the hospital on PC systems. There is also off-site access to PACS when required.
This full-time post will ideally commence by 1st July to prepare the resident to sit the ECVDI board examinations practical examination in January 2028. There is a shared out of hours rota.
Applicants should be registered with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to practice in the United Kingdom and should have graduated from an institution that has been approved by the European Association of Veterinary Education Establishments (EAVEE). A minimum of one year in primary care practice and completion of a general clinical training programme (rotating internship), or several years of experience in high level primary care, is mandatory. A thorough knowledge of both conversational and medical English is essential. An RCVS approved certification of advanced veterinary practice (CertAVP) is an advantage but not essential.
Our philosophy is very much one of friendly co-operation between all members of the team with a collaborative culture between clinicians working across every specialism. Willows is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions, care and support for all of our 220+ personnel.
Professional Perks:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Birthday leave
- Structured in-house teaching, supervision and support
- Generous CPD allowance
- Company pension scheme
- Wellbeing and Employee Assist programme
- Unbeatable learning environment
- Stunning state-of-the-art purpose-built facilities
The closing date for applications is Friday 16 February 2024.
Interviews for the position will be held in person and arranged after the closing date.
Find out more:
If you would like to find out more about the Residency in Small Animal Diagnostic Imaging or arrange a visit, please contact Sally Griffin, Diagnostic Imaging Residency Programme Director: sally.griffin@willows.uk.net, Tom Reilly, Hospital Director: 0121 712 7070 or Ophelia Hinds, Talent Acquisition Business Partner: Ophelia.hinds@linnaeusgroup.co.uk or visit: willows.uk.net.
To apply:
To apply for the position please click on the following link and include a covering letter of intent and current CV:
https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/careers/vacancies/residency-in-small-animal-diagnostic-imaging