Month: September 2026

Veterinary Ophthalmologist – Peripatetic Role in Central Scotland

Job Overview

Are you a passionate Veterinary ophthalmologist looking for clinical freedom, a diverse caseload and the autonomy to manage your own schedule? Are you keen to work in a small family business where you can genuinely make a difference?

Founded in 2025 by brothers Michael and Richard McCallum, View Referrals are looking for a driven peripatetic veterinary ophthalmologist to assist in delivering high-quality, ophthalmic care to first-opinion practices across Central Scotland. You will act as the go-to expert for primary care teams, providing both medical and surgical interventions directly within their clinics.

The Role

• Working full time or part time (dependent on applicant) from host clinics located around central Scotland to conduct referral ophthalmic consultations, diagnostics and surgical procedures as necessary. Kit provided includes Keeler Classic slit-lamp, iCare Tonovet, Heine Omega 600 indirect headset, along with full surgical kit and surgical microscopes.
• Be able to offer high level extra-ocular surgeries in-house, including corneal grafting, and blepharoplasty procedures, with in-house support (and training if desired) for intra-ocular procedures including phacoemulsification (B&L Stellaris machine).
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with primary care veterinary teams, offering informal clinical advice and upskilling staff.
• Manage your own diary to optimise travel time, case continuity, and your personal work-life balance. Some OOH provision required.

The Ideal Candidate

• RCVS registered veterinary surgeon holding a Certificate or Diploma in Veterinary Ophthalmology. Candidates nearing completion of a certificate are also encouraged to apply.
• Highly confident in sole-charge medical and surgical ophthalmology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build trust with both referring vets and anxious pet owners.
• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence and is comfortable with regular regional travel across Central Scotland.

The Package

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Generous CPD allowance with active support for further training.
• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus your birthday off.
• Work pension scheme.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take your clinical expertise on the road and become part of the View Referrals team, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter to Info@viewreferrals.co.uk or call Michael and Richard on 07344407630 for a confidential chat. Closing Date: 01.10.2026.

Expanding and busy ophthalmology referral clinic seeking a third junior Veterinary Ophthalmologist.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking another junior ophthalmologist with a solid grounding in general medicine and surgery with a keen interest in, and some experience of ophthalmology who wishes to obtain further training under the direction of an established Diplomate.  The trainee will be expected to work relatively independently but with the full support of the team.  This will involve autonomous case management in clinics, directed surgical training in advanced microsurgical, corneal and periocular surgery and participation in the on-call rota with appropriate backup as required. High levels of communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential.

What makes us unique?

Now in our eighteenth year of business, we are expanding to take on another member of the veterinary ophthalmology team who will bring their own professionalism and enthusiasm to contribute to our continued success and growth.

We are an independent dedicated ophthalmology referral practice, enabling us to focus on providing exceptional clinical and client care. As an independent practice, we pride ourselves in being able to make our own decisions and steer our own path.

We take ophthalmology referrals from throughout Kent and further afield.

We offer the opportunity to take full ownership of cases and really get to know our clients while being fully supported by our experienced team of vets and nurses.  Most of our work is with small animals and we have a very busy and medical and surgical caseload.

What can we offer?

• The opportunity to work alongside a highly experienced Diplomate and two Certificate holders who can tailor the training to reflect experience to date
• Significant potential to develop a clinical interest supported by Journal Clubs and regular case discussion
• Access to the full range of our specialist diagnostic and surgical equipment (e.g. phaco, ERG, laser)
• Support from our specifically trained and highly experienced nursing team
• Strong support from our administrative team
• A friendly working environment
• A beautiful rural location, but just 10 minutes from Canterbury and HS1
• Excellent local amenities, schools and leisure activities – we are one hour from London or two hours from Paris!
• A competitive salary (to be negotiated), a generous CPD allowance with associated time dedicated to studying
• A work-life balance underpinned by an annual holiday allowance of five weeks plus bank holidays (pro rata) plus additional holiday days for long service
• Candidates should be an MRCVS and ideally already eligible to work in the UK. However, we can provide support for Visa sponsorship

How to apply

Working patterns will be discussed with applicants as there is some degree of flexibility available. Applicants are equally welcome from those seeking full-time or part-time employment.  Please contact Rebecca Elks for an informal chat on 01303 840499 or via rebecca@elhamvalley.com.

If you share our commitment to clinical excellence and high-quality client care, we would love to hear from you.  If you are interested in joining us, please forward your CV and covering letter to katherine@elhamvalley.com explaining why you are interested in this role.