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Clinical Ophthalmologist Role (North England, UK)

Veterinary Vision is looking for a clinical ophthalmologist to join our nine vet team. 

We are a dedicated ophthalmology referral practice, fully equipped with microsurgical operating facilities for extra and intraocular procedures. We provide tertiary referral services for endo-laser, corneal cross-linking, complex phacoemulsification, and high-speed posterior vitrectomy for retinal re-attachment surgery. 

We have three clinics in the North of England: Penrith, Sunderland and Preston.

Applicants should hold, or be working towards attaining a post-graduate qualification. If you would like further information regarding this position, please contact either Chris or Gary on 01768 877255 / 07983155419

Internship at Eye Vet Clinic (Leominster, UK)

This twelve-month position is available to candidates that have an interest in ophthalmology. The clinic is situated in the beautiful county of Herefordshire which is famous for apples and potatoes! The successful candidates will be working with four ophthalmology specialists, an anaesthesia specialist, four residents and eleven registered veterinary nurses to help run the clinical service. A large focus will be on in-patient care and provision of assistance to the veterinary ophthalmologists. Please read the job description below to find out more about the position and the associated requirements.

Interviews will be held during August and September.

Please apply in writing with a covering letter and a CV to:

Jenny Corrall
Eye Veterinary Clinic
Marlbrook
Leominster
HR6 0PH

Or via email to jenny@eyevetclinic.co.uk

Closing date for applications is 31st August 2021

See full details here: Intern job description 2021

ACVO Conference 2021 (Indianapolis, IN)

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGISTS’ 52nd Annual Scientific Conference and Tradeshow will take place, IN-PERSON in Indianapolis, IN, September 29th – October 2nd, 2021 and ON-DEMAND starting October 8th, 2021.

For registration and course information, including general practitioner-focused programming, and online presentation viewing options, visit www.ACVOconference.org. This year our hybrid format will provide in-person attendees with three months extended on-demand access to all presentations, complimentary. The conference rotates around the country annually, check out future dates and locations at this site. Discounted rates for students, interns, and residents.

In-Person registration closes 8.24.2021 and On-Demand fees increase; On-Demand with Q&A live credit access closes 10.1.2021; On-Demand-Only closes 12.1.2021

The ACVO Conference is the largest veterinary ophthalmology educational meeting in the world. Researchers and clinical practitioners from over 30 countries convene to share information, while earning on average 20+ hours of RACE approved ‘live’ CE credit (approval pending). The conference offers over 130 abstract presentations in both presentation and poster formats, a keynote speaker, a residents’ workshop and manuscript competition, optional Sunday Masters’ course, and an 8-hour general practitioner’s course (available separately). The conference typically has 900-1,000 attendees and vendors. The program is laced with opportunities to network including a meeting for those interested in learning about residencies and sub-specialty areas of interest Students, interns and residents are offered special rates. We welcome anyone interested in veterinary ophthalmology to attend either the full conference or the General Practitioner’s course alone.

Our plan. ACVO will be providing an innovative ‘hybrid’ conference format, serving both in-person and on-demand attendees.

In-Person. ACVO is submitting for ‘live, interactive’ R.A.C.E. credit for both in-person and on-demand sessions. The in-person sessions will provide approximately 16-20 hours of ‘live credit’, (pending R.A.C.E. approval). In-person attendees will also have On-Demand access.

On-Demand. The on-demand platform will provide on-demand sessions and limited live Q&A sessions with in-depth, keynote and residents’ workshop presenters. On-demand attendees will be able to begin viewing presentations Friday, October 8th. Dates to be posted soon. The on-demand sessions will likely offer approximately 6 hours of ‘live credit’, and 15 + ‘anytime credit’, R.A.C.E. approved. (R.A.C.E. approval is expected but pending until this summer).

Experienced Ophthalmologist at Eye Vet (Cheshire, UK)

Eye Vet is a dedicated ophthalmology practice, established ten years ago, with multi-disciplinary support from nearby Northwest Veterinary Specialists and the Liverpool University Small Animal Teaching Hospital. As well as referral work from the surrounding primary care veterinary practices, we provide clinical teaching and placements for final year students from the University of Liverpool each week and provide ophthalmology support for Chester Zoo.

The Practice

We offer excellent facilities, with two dedicated ophthalmology theatres equipped with Zeiss microscopes, AMO Whitestar phaco machines, Iridex Diovet laser, Retevet ERG, GE Logiq-e Ultrasound, 35MHz Ultrasound, corneal crosslinking, SBM Sistemi ICP OSA-vet interferometry and Kowa digital cameras. All four consulting rooms are equipped with Kowa slit-lamps, Keeler indirect wireless headsets and Tonovets.

We are a team of friendly, supportive vets and enthusiastic, experienced ophthalmic RVN’s and share the excellent ECVAA anaesthetic team with Northwest Veterinary Specialists.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced ophthalmologist to work alongside the current team of 6 clinicians and 11 RVNs.

We are less than an hour from the coast, and the mountains of North Wales. Eye Vet is an easy commute from Chester, Manchester , Liverpool and North Wales Full or Part time hours are available, as are job share and flexible working options to enable a good work/life balance. We have an equally shared on call rota.

The Package

We offer excellent colleague benefits, including:

•    Competitive salary, dependent on experience
•    5 week holiday, plus Bank Holidays
•    Day off for your Birthday
•    Life assurance and Income protection
•    Appealing rota to encourage good work/life balance
•    Generous CPD allowance and RCVS fees paid
•    Workplace pension scheme

If Eye Vet is somewhere you would like to work, we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Iona at Iona.Mathieson@eye-vet.co.uk or 01928714040.