Lead Veterinary Ophthalmologist

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Job Title: Lead Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Location: Veterinary Vision, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire

Role Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (part-time can be considered)

Veterinary Vision is a leading, referral-only ophthalmology practice, and we're excited to welcome new clinicians to our growing team of 16 Vets. Veterinary Vision provides tertiary referral services in four purpose-built centres across the UK (Penrith, Sunderland, Glasgow and Bamber Bridge). Following an increased caseload, and in line with and exciting phase of expansion, we’re currently seeking an additional Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join us at our state-of-the-art Bamber Bridge clinic, near Manchester.

• A collaborative and supportive environment working alongside 3 other Ophthalmology certificate holders at Bamber Bridge, and a wider team of 16 across all 4 sites.
• Fantastic caseload, we are one of only a few clinics in the UK to offer retinal re‑attachment surgery!
• Bamber Bridge is a state-of-the-art new facility that has been designed and built with sustainability in mind.
• Excellent scope for progression, we offer a comprehensive in-house training programme to all new Vets at our Penrith clinic. This can be tailored to suit everyone’s experience level.
• We are proud to always be supported by our dedicated ophthalmic nursing team.

• RCVS registration and a passion for Ophthalmology.
• We welcome applications both from keen ophthalmologist who are currently working through a certificate, as well as existing certificate holders, advanced practitioners and diplomats!
• Benefits
• 5 weeks holiday a year plus birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded, including certificates (on approval)
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

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