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

IVC Evidensia UK; West Yorkshire; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

6.6 weeks annual leave

£1,625 CPD allowance

Birthday paid day off

Employee discount scheme

Relocation support

Pension scheme

AI-assisted hiring tools (non-replace)

Relocation support

Descripción de la vacante

A veterinary referral service in West Yorkshire is seeking a Referral Veterinary Surgeon to manage orthopaedic and soft-tissue caseloads across dual sites in Leeds and Wetherby. The successful candidate will be RCVS registered, experienced with complex surgical cases, and ready to work collaboratively with a dedicated team. A competitive salary, generous leave, and CPD benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Formación

• Must be RCVS registered or eligible.
• Residency trained and board-certified or equivalent experience expected.
• Confident in managing complex surgical cases.

Responsabilidades

• Manage referral orthopaedic caseload at Frank. Pet Surgeons.
• Provide soft-tissue referral surgery at Swift Referrals.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Support interns and nursing teams.
• Contribute to growth and development of services.

Conocimientos

RCVS registered

Managing complex surgical cases

Team-oriented collaboration

Advanced surgical techniques

Educación

Residency trained and board-certified (ECVS/ACVS)

CertAVP or equivalent

Herramientas

CT imaging

MRI imaging

Descripción del empleo

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.

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).
• 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 centre 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.
• £1,625 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.