Veterinary Referral Clinician - Orthopaedic Surgeon

About the Role

We have a very rare opportunity for an Orthopaedic Referral Surgeon to join our dedicated team here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] on a full-time, permanent basis. If you are an experienced Surgeon with a passion for veterinary care and want to be part of an established, collaborative team, we want to hear from you. This position comes with a £5,000 welcome bonus.

Become a part of our exceptional Specialist-led surgical team

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we handle a diverse range of intriguing orthopaedic cases, including complex fractures, total hip replacement, angular limb deformities, and advanced spinal and soft tissue surgeries. As part of our team, you will benefit from a unique opportunity to enhance your surgical and anaesthesia skills and knowledge under the guidance of true experts.

Work with cutting-edge facilities

It is our mission to make specialist surgical care more accessible. Our specialist surgical teams are up to date with the latest surgical techniques, and routinely carry out highly complex surgeries, enabling us to confidently take on the most challenging cases. Everything we do is backed up by a unique Surgical Complications Guarantee that covers any complications arising from surgery within 6 months of the procedure. We have fixed price packages for all our procedures.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a leading and progressive veterinary clinic dedicated to providing high-quality care to our patients. We are located on the Orbital Industry Park, just off junction 4 of the M621 and 1.3 miles from Leeds train station. Our purpose built practice houses 2 fully equipped operating theatres, CT, digital radiography, arthroscopy, ultrasound, multiparameter monitoring equipment, separate dog and cat wards, and in-house laboratory.

With a team of skilled veterinary surgeons and support staff, we strive to create a compassionate and nurturing environment for both our patients and their owners. As a well-established practice, we are committed to continuous learning and professional development. We have a superb experienced team of surgeons, 1 Resident, 3 Surgical Interns, 15 RVNs, 5 ACAs and 8 Support staff.

Working pattern

This is a full-time position, offering 40 hours over 4 days with a 1:3 on-call commitment.

What we’re looking for

We encourage applications from candidates who are RCVS, American, or European Boarded Diplomates or those who are residency trained.

Individuals with Cert AVP status who have prior experience working in a multi-disciplinary referral hospital will also be considered.

Because our employees matter

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 salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance: 6.6 weeks annual leave, increasing holiday allowance based on length of service, your birthday as a paid day off.
• Wellbeing: Enhanced family-friendly policies, Private Medical Insurance, Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym membership, non-accidental injury support.
• Development: Excellent CPD allowance & enhanced leave, learning via [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Academy, Vetlexicon access, research funding, Infection Prevention and Control Programme, Quality Improvement Programme.
• Professional Memberships: VDS cover, RCVS fees.
• Additional: £5,000 welcome bonus, Pawsome Benefits reward gateway, Pension (5% Employee/3% Employer), discounted staff pet care.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Unit 8, Orbital Industry Park, LS10 1AG, United Kingdom — Animals treated. Visit website: www.frankpetsurgeons.com

Diversity & Inclusion

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we are committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and will provide reasonable adjustments.

Contact

Speak to Ciaran Connolly from our recruitment team: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]