Eye Vet

Veterinary Ophthalmologist

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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/9/2025
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If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

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Eye Vet is a dedicated ophthalmology referral practice with strong multi-disciplinary support from nearby Northwest Veterinary Specialists and the University of Liverpools Small Animal Teaching Hospital. In addition to our busy referral caseload from surrounding primary care practices, we are proud to contribute to clinical teaching and final-year placements for University of Liverpool veterinary students, and we also provide ophthalmology services to Chester Zoo.

We are currently seeking a qualified Veterinary Ophthalmologist (postgraduate qualification essential) to join our experienced and collaborative team. You will work alongside five dedicated clinicians, a skilled team of ophthalmic RVNs, and benefit from on-site support provided by the ECVAA-led anaesthesia team.

This is an initial fixed-term contract position, with the potential for a longer-term opportunity . Its a fantastic chance to work in a progressive, well-supported environment where education, clinical excellence, and teamwork are at the heart of what we do.

What We Can Offer

  • A collaborative and supportive environment, working alongside 4 other Ophthalmologists, Anaesthetist and dedicated ophthalmic nurses, and with a close working relationship with Northwest Veterinary Specialists close by.
  • Fantastic surgical, diagnostic and medical referral caseload.
  • As well as treating patients referred by primary-care veterinary practices all over the Northwest of England and North Wales, we also treat a variety of animals off-site, including Chester Zoo.
  • Great location, just off the M56 and close to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales.

What We Are Looking For

  • 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 (pro rata)
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • External CPD funded
  • 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

Part of an amazing global family

Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best caring for pets. We are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team. Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.

The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS .

Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best caring for pets.

Our Associates are fundamental to our success and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.

Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.

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