Location: Newmarket, Suffolk, UK
Institution: Newmarket Equine Hospital
Join one of the UK’s leading independent equine referral hospitals and help deliver outstanding specialist-led care to horses from across the UK and internationally.
Newmarket Equine Hospital is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Equine Anaesthetist to join our multidisciplinary team of hospital specialists. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic clinician to lead a busy equine anaesthesia service, with a diverse caseload ranging from routine elective procedures to complex and emergency referral surgeries.
The Role
Responsibilities will include:
- Provision of anaesthesia and analgesia for a broad range of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Develop and implement anaesthetic and analgesic protocols tailored to individual patients and procedures.
- Provide anaesthesia training and ongoing support to our team of intern veterinary surgeons
- Participation in the hospital out-of-hours and emergency rota.
- Participate in clinical rounds, case discussions, and continuing education activities.
- Help maintain and develop clinical standards and hospital protocols.
About You
Applications are welcomed from candidates who are:
- Diplomates of the European or American Colleges of Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia (ECVAA/ACVAA) or hold an equivalent recognised qualification.
- Residency-trained and board-eligible candidates will also be considered.
- Enthusiastic team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Passionate about delivering the highest standards of patient care.
- Committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and professional development.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Access to a large and varied referral caseload.
- Excellent anaesthesia and facilities and equipment.
- Pension scheme, professional memberships, and CPD support.
About Newmarket Equine Hospital
Located in the home of horseracing, Newmarket Equine Hospital is a multidisciplinary equine referral hospital with specialists in surgery, medicine, diagnostic imaging, sports medicine and anaesthesia providing first-class veterinary care. Our reputation is built on clinical excellence, innovation, and exceptional client service.
If you are looking to develop your career within a forward-thinking and highly respected equine hospital, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For confidential enquiries and applications, please email for the attention of the hospital director, Matt Smith, to kate.palmer@neh.uk.com
Telephone: 01638 782020