Veterinary Referral Clinician - 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 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.

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 include thirteen consultation rooms, seven hospital wards, five operating theatres, a dedicated cardiology suite, advanced imaging facilities including CT and MRI, interventional radiology, endoscopy, hydrotherapy and 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.

We benefit from two fully equipped ophthalmology consultation rooms, a dedicated ophthalmology theatre, a Zeiss OPMI Lumera surgical microscope and 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.

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

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.

Working closely with colleagues across the hospital, you will contribute to the investigation and management of both routine and complex ophthalmic cases while supporting the continued development and growth of the service. You will demonstrate a passion for collaboration and clinical excellence, helping to maintain the high standards for which Pride Veterinary Referrals is known.

You will also support the development of colleagues through mentoring, supervision and knowledge sharing. There will be opportunities to become involved in undergraduate teaching through our relationship with the University of Nottingham, 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

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.