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Veterinary Referral Clinician - Ophthalmology
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Opportunity for an ECVO or ACVO Diplomate in Veterinary Ophthalmology
An opportunity has arisen for an ECVO or ACVO Diplomate in Veterinary Ophthalmology to join our established and growing referral team at Pride Veterinary Referrals.
Your Role
Your role will involve managing a varied and rewarding ophthalmology referral caseload, delivering exceptional patient care and collaborating closely with colleagues across our multidisciplinary hospital. Whether your interests lie in complex surgical ophthalmology, medical ophthalmology, teaching, or service development, this role offers the opportunity to pursue your professional passions within a supportive specialist environment.
About Pride Veterinary Referrals
Pride Veterinary Referrals is a large, purpose-built multidisciplinary referral hospital based in Derby and forms part of the Scarsdale Veterinary Group. We provide specialist-led services in anaesthesia and analgesia, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery, neurology, oncology, and ophthalmology, alongside advanced practitioner-led cardiology and rehabilitation services.
Our State-of-the-Art Facilities
- Thirteen consultation rooms
- Seven hospital wards
- Five operating theatres
- A dedicated cardiology suite
- Advanced imaging facilities including CT and MRI
- Interventional radiology
- Endoscopy
- Hydrotherapy
- An in-house laboratory
The hospital provides 24-hour inpatient care supported by dedicated night staff and experienced referral nurses.
Our Ophthalmology Service
The ophthalmology service is currently supported by an ECVO Diplomate, three RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioners, and a dedicated Ophthalmology Nurse.
Our Facilities
- Two fully equipped ophthalmology consultation rooms
- A dedicated ophthalmology theatre
- A Zeiss OPMI Lumera surgical microscope
- A Bausch + Lomb Stellaris phacoemulsification system
Pride Veterinary Referrals also works closely with the University of Nottingham School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, supporting undergraduate clinical training and creating opportunities for teaching and professional development.
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How You’ll Make a Difference
You will join our experienced ophthalmology team and play a key role in delivering outstanding referral-level ophthalmology care to patients, clients, and referring veterinary surgeons.
- Work closely with colleagues across the hospital
- Contribute to the investigation and management of both routine and complex ophthalmic cases
- Support the continued development and growth of the service
- Demonstrate a passion for collaboration and clinical excellence
- Support the development of colleagues through mentoring, supervision, and knowledge sharing
- Opportunities to become involved in undergraduate teaching, contribute to clinical club discussions, present interesting cases, and deliver continuing professional development (CPD) to referring veterinary professionals
You Might Be a Great Fit If...
You are an experienced ophthalmologist with specialist-level expertise and a passion for delivering outstanding referral care. You’ll bring:
- ECVO or ACVO Diplomate status
- Advanced clinical expertise in medical and surgical ophthalmology
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with referring vets, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
- A collaborative approach to patient care within a referral hospital environment
- An interest in teaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of colleagues and veterinary students
- Experience delivering CPD or contributing to the education and development of veterinary professionals
How We’ll Support You
At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting you in delivering advanced clinical care while continuing to grow professionally. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- The opportunity to work within a well-established specialist-led ophthalmology service supported by experienced colleagues and dedicated nursing teams
- Access to a diverse and rewarding referral caseload with advanced diagnostic and surgical facilities
- Close collaboration with specialists and advanced practitioners across multiple disciplines
- Opportunities to participate in undergraduate teaching, CPD delivery, and service development
- Funded learning and development, including access to IVC Academy training centres and specialist programmes
- A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, learning, and continuous improvement
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What We Offer Our Team
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 base salary, you will benefit from:
- 7.6 weeks of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
- CPD allowance
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, and surrogacy pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Healthcare and wellbeing support initiatives
- Non-accidental injury support
- Access to Vetlexicon
- Research funding opportunities
- £1,250 per annum Patient Care Fund allowance
- VDS cover
- RCVS fees paid and BVA membership
- Specialty membership fees
- Two professional subscriptions
- Pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)
- Pawsome Benefits reward platform with discounts and cashback from hundreds of retailers
- Discounted staff pet care
We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, and access to world-class learning resources.
Whether you’re looking to further develop your specialist interests, contribute to teaching and research, or help shape the future of our ophthalmology service, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity, and community to help you grow.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. 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.
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