Ophthalmology Clinician

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group; Redhill; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Lodge Veterinary Group is seeking an Ophthalmology Specialist to join its North Downs Specialist Referrals in Surrey. This role involves working in a state-of-the-art facility with a supportive team of specialists and offers significant opportunities for professional development while contributing to high-quality veterinary care.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free online CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Employer contribution pension scheme

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must be a board-eligible ophthalmologist or specialist.
• Experience with advanced veterinary ophthalmology equipment is essential.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team crucial for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage ophthalmology patients alongside a dedicated team.
• Perform surgeries and diagnostics using advanced equipment.
• Participate in shared weekend rota for established patients.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Team Collaboration

Patient Care

Education

Veterinary Degree

Specialist Qualification in Ophthalmology

Tools

Zeiss operating microscope

Stellaris Elite phaco machine

MRI

CT

Job description

Job Title : Ophthalmology Specialist

Practice: North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR)

Location : Surrey, Southeast England

Hours : Full and part-time rota options considered, between 3 and 5 days per week.

Job Type : Permanent

We are looking for a Specialist or board-eligible ophthalmologist to join North Downs Specialist Referrals (NDSR) in Surrey, UK!

Why Join us?

• Purpose built multi-disciplinary hospital in attractive area of Surrey.
• Work alongside ECVO diplomates as part of a wider 12 discipline team.
• Fantastic facilities including a Zeiss operating microscope, new Stellaris Elite phaco machine, diode laser (laser indirect ophthalmoscope and endolaser), Keeler cryomatic II, on-site ultrasound, MRI, CT, and an extensive in-house laboratory.
• Excellent transport links including into London and two major UK airports (Gatwick and Heathrow).
• Flexible rota options available between 3 and 5 days per week.

The Team: You will work closely in a team of 2 ECVO diplomates and one ECVO board eligible ophthalmologist, supported by a discipline specific intern, a dedicated nurse, and two nursing assistants. We are specialist led with a wider team across 12 disciplines including surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging, oncology, cardiology, neurology, dentistry, anaesthesia and dermatology. We have a small team of residents, rotating interns and an exceptional RVN, SVN and PCA team to support your service.

Hours: Ideally you would join us on a 4-day week basis (32 hours per week) however we offer flexibility to consider different options including 3 or 5 days per week. The weekend rota is currently 1 in 5 (shared with London Vet Specialists), but for existing ophthalmology patients only (no new cases seen).

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

About us

North Downs Specialist Referrals is a single site, well-established multidisciplinary hospital with strength and depth across 12 specialist services. Our hospital is purpose-built and situated in an attractive and sought-after part of Surrey, within easy access to Gatwick and Heathrow Airports and 40 minutes from central London by train

NDSR is an internationally acknowledged centre of excellence for Specialist Veterinary Care, offering access to one of the largest groups of recognised Veterinary Specialists in the UK and Europe.

Our aim is to provide the highest standards of medical and surgical care for pets, in a caring and compassionate environment. We are committed to excellence in the care we provide patients and the service we provide to their owners and referring vets.

To apply, find out more information or arrange a confidential chat contact Natalie at [e-mail]

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