Ophthalmology Clinician - Mat Cover

British Veterinary Association; Alton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Ophthalmology Clinician for a maternity cover position. This role offers the chance to join a specialist-led multi-disciplinary clinical team, working with cutting-edge veterinary tools in a supportive environment. With a commitment to staff well-being and career progression, the position provides opportunities for further development through CPD courses and clinical research. Enjoy a balanced work-life with generous holiday allowances and a vibrant community in the picturesque South Downs. If you're passionate about veterinary care and looking for a fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Five weeks of holiday

Contributory pension

CPD allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Health shield cash plan

Mental Health First Aiders

Wellbeing Champions

Refresh fund for staff wellness

Qualifications

• Seeking a board-certified or residency trained veterinary ophthalmologist.
• Experience with specialized veterinary tools and techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-disciplinary clinical team providing exceptional veterinary care.
• Conduct regular eye testing sessions and collaborate with other services.

Skills

Veterinary Ophthalmology

Clinical Research

Teaching

Education

Board certification or residency training in ECVO or ACVO

Tools

Slit lamp biomicroscopes

Direct and indirect ophthalmoscopes

Fundus camera

Anesthesia machine

MRI

CT scanner

Digital radiography

Ultrasound units

Cytology microscope

Job description

Veterinary Ophthalmology Clinician Position for Maternity Cover (1 year) at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists in Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a board-certified or residency trained ECVO or ACVO colleague to join our excellent and dedicated Ophthalmology Service. You'll become part of our Specialist-led multi-disciplinary clinical team, which includes highly motivated residents, specialty and general interns, highly skilled nurses, and incredible support teams. The advertised position can be tailored to either full-time (four days per week) or part-time.

Our service boasts fully equipped Ophthalmology-specific consulting rooms, as well as an Ophthalmology surgical suite complete with slit lamp biomicroscopes, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopes, a fundus camera, an anterior segment camera/macro-lens, tonometers (tonovets and tonopens), gonioscopy lenses, an ERG machine, an operating microscope with a viewing screen, a phacoemulsification machine, and a cryotherapy unit. Our Ophthalmology service also conducts regular BVA/KC/ISDS EYE testing sessions. Additionally, we have a 1.5T MRI, a state-of-the-art CT scanner, digital radiography, and high-end ultrasound units. An in-house laboratory with a cytology microscope is also available. We collaborate extensively with other services within the hospital to optimize patient care.

Benefits:

We offer an exceptional remuneration package, including five weeks of holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, an industry-leading contributory pension, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience, among many other benefits.

Furthermore, we support further career progression with a generous CPD (Continuing Professional Development) allowance and associated time off. CVS provides a wide range of internal CPD courses, not exclusively focused on clinical work, allowing those interested in diversifying their skill set to benefit. Additionally, there are opportunities for clinical research and teaching.

We are deeply committed to supporting the well-being of our staff. Our wellness program includes an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured, an optional health shield cash plan, Mental Health First Aiders, and Wellbeing Champions within the practice. We also have a refresh fund that provides breakfast mornings, among other initiatives.

About us

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists is a large specialist-led multidisciplinary referral hospital providing veterinary referral services across the South of England including London, the south coast and the Thames Valley. Our services include Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgery; and Physiotherapy. The hospital is an ISFM gold feline clinic and was awarded the BVHA design award for an outstanding working environment. We are part of CVS (UK) Ltd, the largest provider of integrated veterinary services in the UK; the referrals division currently operates eight referral hospitals in the UK and Ireland.

Location

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists hospital is situated on the edge of the beautiful South Downs with ample opportunity for outdoor activities and plenty of cosy Hampshire pubs to explore. We are 40 minutes from the south coast and less than an hour from London with easy access to several major airports making our location excellent in so many respects.

CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.

For informal Enquiries, please reach out to Clinical Director Karla Borland at [e-mail]