Veterinary Referral Clinician – Dual Site (Orthopaedics & Soft Tissue Surgery)

IVC Evidensia; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement (6.6 weeks)

Birthday day off

CPD allowance and CPD leave

Professional membership fees paid

Pension scheme

IVC Evidensia Academy access

Employee discount

Relocation support

Job summary

IVC Evidensia is recruiting a Referral Veterinary Surgeon to join two renowned referral hospitals: Frank. Pet Surgeons in Leeds and Swift Referrals in Wetherby. This dual-site, permanent role blends orthopaedic and soft tissue caseloads within collaborative, specialist-led teams.

The successful candidate will manage complex surgical cases, support interns and nursing staff, and contribute to ongoing service development while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• RCVS registered or eligible
• Residency trained with board certification or eligible
• Experience in referral orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery

Responsibilities

• Manage referral orthopaedic caseload at Frank. Pet Surgeons
• Provide soft tissue referral surgery at Swift Referrals
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across both sites
• Support interns and nursing teams
• Contribute to growth of both services

Skills

Orthopaedic surgery

Soft tissue surgery

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Clinical autonomy

Education

Residency trained in veterinary surgery

Board-certified (ECVS/ACVS) or eligible

Tools

CT imaging

MRI imaging

Job description

Orthopaedics (frank. Pet Surgeons, Leeds) & Soft Tissue (Swift Referrals, Wetherby)

We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Referral Veterinary Surgeon to join our teams across frank. Pet Surgeons (Leeds) and Swift Referrals (Wetherby) in a dual-site role combining orthopaedic and soft tissue caseload.

This position offers the opportunity to work within two established, well-equipped referral hospitals located approximately 30 minutes apart, allowing you to maintain and develop expertise across both disciplines while working within collaborative, specialist-led teams.

The Role

This is a permanent, full-time position.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Manage a referral orthopaedic caseload at Frank. Pet Surgeons, including advanced fracture management, TPLOs, complex joint procedures and spinal surgery.
• Provide soft tissue referral surgery at Swift Referrals, undertaking a varied and challenging caseload including oncologic, reconstructive and thoracic procedures.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across both sites to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Support interns and nursing teams where appropriate.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of both services.

The split between sites can be structured to suit service needs and individual strengths.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and team-orientated clinician who is passionate about delivering high standards of referral care.

Applicants Should

• Be RCVS registered (or eligible).
• Applicants should be residency trained and board-certified (ECVS/ACVS), or board-eligible. Candidates holding a CertAVP (or equivalent advanced certificate) with substantial referral experience will also be considered.

You will be confident managing complex surgical cases and enjoy working within a collaborative referral environment.

About The Practices

frank. Pet Surgeons – Leeds

Frank. Pet Surgeons is a dedicated surgical referral center with a strong orthopaedic focus and an established reputation across Yorkshire. The hospital is well-equipped with modern operating theatres and advanced imaging support, managing a varied and consistent caseload including complex fracture repair, TPLOs, arthroscopy, corrective osteotomies and selected spinal procedures.

The team includes experienced surgeons, rotating interns and a skilled referral nursing team who work closely together to provide high standards of peri-operative care. The practice benefits from strong referral relationships and a steady, high-quality orthopaedic workload.

Swift Referrals – Wetherby

Swift Referrals is a multidisciplinary referral hospital offering advanced diagnostic capabilities including CT and MRI, dedicated surgical theatres and well-equipped ICU facilities. The soft tissue caseload is broad and stimulating, including oncologic, thoracic, advanced abdominal and reconstructive procedures, alongside minimally invasive techniques.

You will be supported by an established referral team and experienced RVNs in a collaborative environment with a strong and loyal referring network.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 6.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays, with additional entitlement based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• £1625 CPD allowance plus paid CPD leave (higher allowance considered for Diplomates)
• RCVS, VDS and professional membership fees paid
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to IVC Evidensia Academy and leadership development programmes
• Employee discount scheme
• Relocation support available where applicable

This is an excellent opportunity for a surgeon seeking variety, clinical autonomy and the chance to contribute to two thriving referral services within close proximity.

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