Veterinary Referral Clinician - Orthopaedic Surgeon

IVC Evidensia; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Research funding opportunities

Job summary

A leading veterinary clinic in Leeds is seeking an experienced Orthopaedic Referral Surgeon. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a £5,000 welcome bonus. Candidates with RCVS or American/European Board certifications, and those with Cert AVP status, are encouraged to apply. The position involves performing complex surgeries and working within a specialist team. The clinic is committed to ongoing development and offers outstanding benefits including generous annual leave, private medical insurance, and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experienced surgeon with a passion for veterinary care.
• Candidates should have experience in a multi-disciplinary referral hospital.
• Willingness to enhance surgical and anaesthesia skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex orthopaedic surgeries and procedures.
• Collaborate with a specialist-led surgical team.
• Ensure high-quality care and adhere to the Surgical Complications Guarantee.

Skills

Surgical expertise

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

RCVS, American, or European Boarded Diplomates

Cert AVP status

Tools

CT

Arthroscopy equipment

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

Job description

We have a very rare opportunity for an Orthopaedic Referral Surgeon to join our dedicated team here at frank. Pet Surgeons on a full-time, permanent basis. If you are an experienced Surgeon with a passion for veterinary care and want to be part of an established, collaborative team, we want to hear from you.

This position comes with a £5,000 welcome bonus.

Become a part of our exceptional Specialist-led surgical team

At frank. Pet Surgeons., we handle a diverse range of intriguing orthopaedic cases, including complex fractures, total hip replacement, angular limb deformities, and advanced spinal and soft tissue surgeries. As part of our team, you will benefit from a unique opportunity to enhance your surgical and anaesthesia skills and knowledge under the guidance of true experts.

Work with cutting-edge facilities

It is our mission to make specialist surgical care more accessible. Our specialist surgical teams are up to date with the latest surgical techniques, and routinely carry out highly complex surgeries, enabling us to confidently take on the most challenging cases. Everything we do is backed up by a unique Surgical Complications Guarantee that covers any complications arising from surgery within 6 months of the procedure. We have fixed price packages for all our procedures.

frank. Pet Surgeons. is a leading and progressive veterinary clinic dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients. We are located on the Orbital Industry Park, just off junction 4 of the M621 and 1.3 miles from Leeds train station. Our purpose built practice houses 2 fully equipped operating theatres, CT, digital radiography, arthroscopy, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring equipment, separate dog and cat wards, and in-house laboratory.

With a team of skilled veterinary surgeons and support staff, we strive to create a compassionate and nurturing environment for both our patients and their owners. As a well-established practice, we are committed to continuous learning and professional development. We have a superb experienced team of surgeons, 1 Resident, 3 Surgical Interns, 15 RVNs, 5 ACAs and 8 Support staff.

Working pattern

This is a full-time position, offering 40 hours over 4 days with a 1:3 on-call commitment.

What we’re looking for

We encourage applications from candidates who are RCVS, American, or European Boarded Diplomates or those who are residency trained. Individuals with Cert AVP status who have prior experience working in a multi-disciplinary referral hospital will also be considered.

Because our employees matter

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will benefit from:

• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Increasing holiday allowance based on length of service
• Your birthday as a paid day off

Wellbeing

• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, including discounted gym membership
• Non-accidental injury support

Development

• Excellent CPD allowance & enhanced leave
• Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
• Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
• All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
• Infection Prevention and Control Programme
• Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

• VDS cover
• RCVS fees

Additional

• £5,000 welcome bonus
• Pawsome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with 100’s of retailers
• Pension – 5% Employee/3% Employer
• Discounted staff pet care

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing 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.