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

VC Evidensia UK; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual leave including bank holidays

CPD allowance

Family-friendly policies

Relocation support

Pension scheme

Access to IVC Evidensia Academy

Relocation support

Job summary

A leading veterinary referral service in the United Kingdom is looking for a Veterinary Referral Clinician to join their dual-site practice in Wetherby and Leeds. The role involves managing orthopaedic and soft tissue surgeries, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and contributing to the development of both services. Applicants must be RCVS registered and possess advanced surgical experience. This position offers competitive benefits including CPD allowances, annual leave, and family-friendly policies.

Qualifications

• Be RCVS registered or eligible.
• Board-certified candidates preferred with substantial referral experience.
• Confident managing complex surgical cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage orthopaedic caseload including advanced fracture management.
• Perform soft tissue surgeries such as oncologic and thoracic procedures.
• Support interns and nursing teams in delivering patient care.
• Contribute to the growth of both services.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of both services.

Skills

Orthopaedic caseload management

Soft tissue surgery experience

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Education

RCVS registered

Residency trained and board-certified

CertAVP or equivalent

Board-eligible

Tools

CT imaging

MRI imaging

Job description

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

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
• 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.

IVC Evidensia UK

IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Ciaran Connolly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.