Orthopaedic surgeon

Linnaeus Veterinary; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary referral centre in Wakefield is seeking an orthopaedic surgeon to provide outstanding care for pets and their owners. The role emphasizes a strong team ethos and prioritizes patient care with 24-hour veterinary attention, including ICU services. Benefits include generous holiday leave, paid professional fees, CPD funding, and career progression opportunities. A shared weekend rota with other clinicians is part of the role, promoting collaborative practice in a supportive environment.

Benefits

5 weeks holiday

RCVS & VDS fees paid

External CPD funded

Extensive free CPD program

Career progression opportunities

Staff discount schemes

Life Assurance

Enhanced sickness pay

Enhanced equal family leave

E-car salary sacrifice scheme

Wellness program

Employee assistance program

Eyecare voucher scheme

Free annual Flu jab

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Interest in delivering high-quality care to pets and their owners.
• Strong team ethos reliant on mutual respect.
• Availability for weekend cover based on a shared rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality care to pets and their owners.
• Develop individual strengths through a supportive team environment.
• Participate in 24-hour veterinary attention with ICU support.

Job description

About us

Paragon Veterinary Referrals a leading multi-disciplinary small animal referral centre based in Wakefield. We are committed to providing outstanding levels of clinical and client care for small animals and their owners. We offer extensive range of clinical services facilities and equipment.

Home to a specialist-led clinical team of dedicated veterinary surgeons and highly skilled veterinary nurses we offer the highest levels of expertise and capability and treat clients and patients alike with compassion respect and care. As part of a truly multi-disciplinary team you will work alongside experienced diplomates in neurology soft tissue surgery ophthalmology orthopaedics internal medicine oncology cardiology emergency and critical care and anaesthesia. We also have a dedicated and friendly imaging support team.

Our philosophy is very much one of friendly co-operation between clinicians in every specialism sharing our aim of providing the best possible level of care for clients their pets and for referring veterinary surgeons.

We are proud to have recently been awarded 5 RCVS Practice Standard Scheme Awards at Outstanding including Sustainability Client Experience and In-Patient Care.

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for an orthopaedic surgeon interested in delivering the highest quality care to pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on developing individuals based on their individual requirements and strengths. We have a strong team ethos reliant on mutual respect and patient care is a priority and includes 24-hour veterinary surgeon and nursing attention including an ICU.

Weekend cover is based on a shared rota with other clinicians.

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
• Wellness program including :
• Employee assistance program
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme

Recruitment referral reward scheme

If you would like to apply for the role or for an informal chat to discuss it further please get in touch with Sian Emery (Talent Acquisition Partner)

Key Skills

• Business
• Horticulture
• Liaison
• FMCG
• Back Office

Employment Details

• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1