Veterinary Surgeon - Ophthalmologist

CVS Group; Southampton; Híbrido; GBP 68.000 - 84.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance and courses

Holiday entitlement up to 33 days

Pension scheme

Descripción de la vacante

Seadown is a first opinion small animal hospital with an ophthalmology certificate-led service for internal and external referrals, based in Southampton. The ideal candidate would be enrolled for or have completed their Veterinary Ophthalmology certificate, with an interest in some general first opinion SA work.

The role can be part or full time (20–40 hours/week) with weekend and OOH contributions discussed at interview. Salary up to £76,000 depending on experience.

Formación

• Enrolled for or has completed Veterinary Ophthalmology qualification.
• Interest or willingness to do general first opinion SA work.

Responsabilidades

• Handle ophthalmology cases within a certificate-led service.
• Assist in general small animal practice as needed.
• Collaborate with a team of certificate holders and advanced practitioners.

Conocimientos

Ophthalmology

Educación

Certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Descripción del empleo

Small Animal Vet with an interest in Ophthalmology

Seadown is a first opinion small animal hospital with a certificate led Ophthalmology service for internal and external referrals. We also provide eye testing for the BVA/ISDS eye scheme.

Seadown has on-site 24-hour nursing care and OOH provision for registered clients meaning eye cases can be admitted and hospitalised when required.

We are a friendly team of Certificate holders and Advanced Practitioners and work in a long established and well-equipped premises including slit-lamps, Tonometry, Indirect ophthalmoscope, ERG, Ophthalmic ultrasound, electrolysis and cryotherapy unit, extensive surgical equipment, operating microscope and phacoemulsification.

The ideal candidate would be enrolled for or have completed their certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology. An interest/ willingness to carry out some general first opinion SA work would be an advantage. The role could be part or full time (20-40 hours per week) with a contribution to weekends and OOH expected - this can be discussed further at interview. Salary up to £76,000 depending on experience.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive (pro-rated for PT and fixed term):

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line-manager check-ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi-million-pound improvement fund.