Veterinary Referral Clinician - Orthopaedic Surgeon

Frank. Pet Surgeons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic specializing in surgical care is seeking an Orthopaedic Referral Surgeon to join their dedicated team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to handle complex orthopaedic cases and enhance skills within a collaborative environment. Candidates must be RCVS, American, or European Boarded Diplomates, or hold Cert AVP status with experience in multi-disciplinary hospitals. The role provides 6.6 weeks of annual leave, wellbeing initiatives, and competitive salary packages.

Benefits

6.6 weeks annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Discounted gym membership

Pension plan

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed veterinary surgical training.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary referral hospitals is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join a specialist-led surgical team focused on advanced orthopaedic surgeries.
• Enhance surgical and anaesthesia skills under expert guidance.
• Contribute to high-quality surgical care and patient wellbeing.

Skills

Veterinary care

Surgical skills

Anaesthesia knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

RCVS, American, or European Boarded Diplomate

Cert AVP status

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.

Overview

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 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.

Practice

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 4 Surgeons (3 Specialists), 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.

Employee benefits

Work-life balance

• 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

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

Competitive salary