Veterinary Referral Clinician - Orthopaedic Surgeon

VC Evidensia UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Evidensia UK is seeking a dedicated Orthopaedic Referral Surgeon to join their specialist-led team at frank. Pet Surgeons in Leeds. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge facilities on complex orthopaedic cases, ensuring a compassionate environment while fostering professional development. With competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, it's a chance to contribute to high-quality care in a nurturing practice.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD allowance & enhanced leave

Access to Vetlexicon

Pension plan

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Candidates should be RCVS registered or equivalent.
• American/European Board Diplomates or residency trained candidates preferred.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary referral hospitals necessary.

Responsibilities

• Join a team handling diverse orthopaedic cases, including complex surgeries.
• Enhance surgical and anaesthesia skills under expert guidance.
• Maintain work-life balance with set hours and on-call commitment.

Skills

Veterinary care

Surgical skills

Anaesthesia knowledge

Collaboration

Education

RCVS registration

American or European Boarded Diplomate

Cert AVP status

Job description

Veterinary Referral Clinician - Orthopaedic Surgeon

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.

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 Specialist-led team, you will join 5 Surgeons ( 3 Specialists) and 3 Surgical Interns, providing 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 5 Surgeons (4 Specialists), 2 Residents, 4 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 -

Work-life balance

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

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

Frank. Pet Surgeons, Leeds

Unit 8, Orbital Industry Park, Leeds, LS10 1AG, 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 Kris Reilly from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.