BrAVO (British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists) is delighted to invite all our members, new and old, to our annual Winter Meeting held at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford upon Avon, on 6th – 8th of November 2026. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals; come and exchange ideas, collaborate, and enjoy high quality education.
Excellent relocation opportunity for a leading ophthalmologist to live and work in the only hospital of this type so close to Central London. That means incredible transport links, endless opportunities for continued service and team growth plus prestigious city culture like no other.
Having 48 vet owned and independent referring in surgeries of our own with scope to attract more cases purely through such a coveted location, referral system and service demand, we are passionate about welcoming an ophthalmologist to lead and grow our service. We are keen to receive interest from ophthalmologists who are either a Diplomate or Residency trained.
Due to location, it’s incredibly rare to see a referral service in such a large multi-disciplinary hospital in a more central location of London. The extension of our current 24 hour surgery offers Neurology, advanced Orthopaedic, advanced Imaging (with MRI and CT), Internal Medicine and advanced Dentistry and opens in Summer 2025.
Putting the final touches to the extension of an already immense London service, we have all the equipment you would expect of a busy referral ophthalmology service. DNA Vetcare are already providers in this specialism and our outstandingly successful Eye Vetcare referrals have been live in Kent since 2021 hence we are now proud to extend our team and enter the bustling bright lights and attract the eager referral clientele of London.
To find out more about this exceptional opportunity to work and live in London, within a team who thrive on progression and the highest standards of clinical care in every field, please contact our Director, Claire Baker : claire@dnavetcare.co.uk for a confidential call and more in depth information. I apologise this advertisement is neither stuffy, AI generated nor wastes time listing equipment we clearly have in order to provide such a first class referral.
University of Edinburgh
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (Residency) – Veterinary Ophthalmology
The University of Edinburgh invites applications from veterinary surgeons for a DVetMed (Residency) in Veterinary Ophthalmology, based at the Hospital for Small Animals (HfSA), Easter Bush campus. This full-time, four-year training position provides an exceptional opportunity to gain advanced clinical experience while simultaneously working towards two prestigious qualifications:
About the Role
As a resident, you will play a key role in the Veterinary Ophthalmology Service, working alongside a highly skilled team in both the Hospital for Small Animals and the Equine Hospital. Your training will encompass:
The ophthalmology team has expanded significantly in recent years and is internationally recognised for clinical excellence, research, and teaching. You will join an established residency programme with three other residents and work closely with dedicated veterinary nurses to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care. Out-of-hours duties are shared on a rotating basis with fellow residents.
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking candidates with:
Additional advantages (not essential):
Programme Details
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated clinician to advance their expertise in veterinary ophthalmology within a world-leading institution.
The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £29,600.00 and an additional allowance of £1,500 per annum available for approved travel, examination fees and CPD. Postgraduate fees will be paid by the University of Edinburgh at UK level.
Any enquiries should be directed to Ben Blacklock, David Kayes, or Claudia Hartley (email: ben.blacklock@ed.ac.uk dkayes2@ed.ac.uk Claudia.hartley@ed.ac.uk telephone 0131 650 6247).
Applications should be made via the following online form:
Please remember to indicate for which specialty you are making the application. For any application related queries, please contact DVetMed@ed.ac.uk.
Closing date for applications: 31st March 2026
Please note that the online form will close automatically after the above date and no applications can be made beyond this date.
Committed to Equality and Diversity
The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336
We’re excited to announce that Bristol Vet Specialists is looking for an Ophthalmology Specialist to join our growing team. The position is flexible to suit a full or part-time role (3 or 4 days a week considered). While the ideal candidate would hold a diploma in veterinary ophthalmology (Dip ECVO / ACVO) and have experience in training ophthalmology residents, applications from ECVO board-eligible candidates will also be considered.
The successful candidate will be working alongside our experienced and enthusiastic ophthalmology team, which is currently formed by three senior ophthalmologists (two DipECVO and one SAVC RSVO), a 3rd year ECVO resident and two discipline-specific Registered Vet Nurses. Rotating interns regularly join our service, offering further support and assistance and the service also attracts significant demand from external visitors.
The Ophthalmology service benefits from its own dedicated consultation room and allocated theatre and offers comprehensive eye care ranging from adnexal procedures to advanced intraocular surgery. We are strongly committed to our relationships with the referring primary care practices we work with, providing a satellite ophthalmology service at two additional centres on a monthly basis.
About our hospital: Bristol Vet Specialists (BVS) is a modern specialist-led, referral-only hospital, which is located on the outskirts of Bristol, near the M5. We offer a full complement of specialist-led services, which include anaesthesia and analgesia, cardiology, dentistry and maxillofacial surgery, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care, internal medicine, neurology, oncology, ophthalmology, orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery. We work together in a collegial and collaborative environment to provide the highest standards of care to our patients. Our brand-new state-of-the-art purpose-built hospital has 11 canine consult rooms, a separate feline centre, MRI, CT, 5 theatres, ICU and an incredible team of referral nurses and support staff. The hospital is the only veterinary hospital in the Southwest to have a linear accelerator. (https://cvs-referrals.com/referrals/referral-centres/-/bristol-vet-specialists/).
We offer a highly competitive salary package, alongside an attractive benefits package which you can view here – https://careers.cvsvets.com/what-we-offer
For any further questions specific to the BVS Ophthalmology Service, do not hesitate to contact the team via ophthalmology@bristolvetspecialists.co.uk.
For more information and to apply for the role, please visit https://careers.cvsvets.com/jobs/ophthalmology-specialist-bristol-united-kingdom
BrAVO (British Association of Veterinary Ophthalmologists) is delighted to invite all our members, new and old, to our annual Spring Meeting held for the first time at the Millennium Point in Birmingham, on Friday 20th March 2026. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals; come and exchange ideas, collaborate, and enjoy high quality education.
London Vet Specialists originated as a boutique small animal referral centre in Belsize Park, North London and in May 2024, relocated to a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London. The hospital boasts an incredible location on the banks of the river Thames, nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood, at close proximity to Heathrow Airport and everything the city has to offer. We now have a complete compliment of specialist-led services, including orthopaedic and soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, anaesthesia & analgesia, cardiology, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, neurology & emergency and critical care.
Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of highly respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, comprising some of the best clinicians in the profession. Linnaeus invest in quality practices who put patient care at the heart of everything they do. Together we provide a growing community of like-minded veterinary professionals who are passionate about what they do
London Vet Specialists (LVS) are currently recruiting for a board-certified or board eligible (ECVO, ACVO or ANZCVS residency-trained) veterinarian in Ophthalmology to join our multi-disciplinary team, including our Head of Ophthalmology Dr Vim Kumaratunga.
Why join LVS?
Benefits:
*Pro-rata for part-time associate
The ophthalmology out-of-hours (OOH) rota will be a 1:6 weekend cover, shared between LVS and our sister Linnaeus hospital North Downs Specialist Referrals’ Ophthalmology Service (four ophthalmologists at NDSR), for pre-existing LVS and NDSR cases and ophthalmology inpatients. New emergency ophthalmic cases are not seen OOH. All ophthalmologists on this shared OOH rota will also have to work 1-2 UK/ English bank holidays (of 8 in total) per year. Any potential candidate will have to hold/be eligible to hold a full UK driving license, in order to meet the OOH requirements.
Any further training, lecturing or research commitments will be actively encouraged and supported. The LVS Ophthalmology Service is busy, with a broad and interesting case load. Although a more experienced candidate will be preferred, there will be structured support provided for board-eligible candidates to help prepare for the board exams. There is also potential to be involved with some academic teaching and external zoo/wildlife/exotics species ophthalmology work (but no obligation to do so), if the candidate has an interest in these areas.
Please do not hesitate to contact Dr Vim Kumaratunga, directly, with any further questions specific to the LVS Ophthalmology Service: vim.kumaratunga@londonvetspecialists.vet
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit: https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/careers/vacancies/ophthalmology-specialist
Or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to Sian Emery, Talent Acquisition Partner at sian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
Vet Eye Care is looking for an Ophthalmology Specialist or a board-eligible Ophthalmologist to join our growing team. The position is flexible and both full and part-time opportunities can be discussed and considered (3 or 4 days a week). The ideal candidate must hold a diploma in veterinary ophthalmology (Dip ECVO/ACVO) or be eligible to sit their ECVO board-qualifying examination.
Vet Eye Care is a family owned, independent Veterinary Ophthalmology clinic, located in Cambridgeshire (Yaxley). With excellent connections to central London, Cambridge, Nottingham and Leicester, the area provides many opportunities to explore. Our purpose-built clinic has been open since October 2023 and our caseload continuously grows and expands. Our clinic is built and equipped to the highest standards and consists of three consulting rooms, two operating theatres (equipped with Zeiss operating microscopes and Bausch and Lomb Stellaris phacoemulsification machines), a large open-plan prep area, an imaging suite and separate dog and cat wards.
The successful candidate will be working alongside our team of two Ophthalmology Specialists (Dip ECVO/FANZCVS), one ECVO-resident, three Registered Vet Nurses, one Patient Care Assistant in addition to our Receptionists and Practice Manager who support with the day-to-day workflow and case management.
Based on full-time hours, the successful candidate is expected to work a 40-hour week with 1:4 week and weekend on-call. The position benefits from private health and dental insurance, 6.6 weeks holiday (including bank holidays), birthday leave, covered professional fees (RCVS, specialty college and VDS fees) and a generous CPD allowance of £5,000. The salary range (£80,000 – £120,000) is based on the successful candidate’s experience.
*Salary, annual leave, CPD allowance and on-call rota are calculated on a pro-rata basis. The details provided are based on a 40-hour week.
For informal enquiries or to apply for the position please contact our practice manager Rachael Geraghty (rachael.vec@gmail.com). Your application should be accompanied by your CV and email contacts for two referees. To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be registered with RCVS (MRCVS) and be eligible to work in the UK. The deadline for applications is the 8th of December 2025 and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the end of December to arrange an interview in person.
It is with deep sadness that we announce that Christine Heinrich passed away on Saturday
13th September.
Christine was at the forefront of veterinary ophthalmology in the UK and across the world. Committed to both clinical practice and teaching, she has inspired many of us with her enthusiasm for her subject, and her kindness in sharing all her knowledge with others. She was always helpful, inspiring, and generous with her suggestions and support. Christine has long been a member of BrAVO, its various committees and is a past President. Her commitment and contribution to the organisation was ongoing and will be hard to replace. Her presence at BrAVO meetings would simultaneously give greater academic weight to the proceedings while elevating the joy of any post meeting celebrations. Her skills for karaoke and dancing will always bring smiles to the faces of any who knew her.
Christine was a giant in our world, both in ophthalmology and in her presence in our lives. She will be sorely missed.
Ophthalmologist – Certificate holder, board eligible or diplomat – Sydney based
About the position
Tired of grey skies and long winters? Why not take your Ophthalmology skills somewhere extraordinary. Come and work in the southern hemisphere in beautiful Sydney, Australia.
We are seeking a diplomat, Certificate holder or board eligible Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join us for a full or part position. This position will appeal to a referral Ophthalmologist looking for an adventure.
About you
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Ophthalmologist who is:
About us
At Vet Vision we are dedicated to providing compassionate, cutting-edge specialist ophthalmic care to a wide range of species within multi-disciplinary specialist hospitals based across NSW.
What we offer
The team at Vet Vision pride ourselves on maintaining a strong and inclusive culture with an excellent work life balance and dedication towards wellbeing.
We support you with;
Apply now and show Australia what you’ve got!
Reach out to Sarah and Matt at info@vetvision.com.au
BSAVA Postgraduate Certificates – Examiner Roles
BSAVA run several Postgraduate Certificates, and in order to provide high quality examinations our Examination team need appropriately qualified examiners for our assessments. The role includes marking case-reports, and/or exam questions (short answer questions, case-based problems), and providing constructive written feedback for our students.
Why would I want to get involved?
Examiners can:
• gain experience in education and assessment methods
• diversify their experience and skills for their CV
• count their work as CPD
There is remuneration for the role, which is dependent on what type and how many questions you mark. Please contact us for more information.
These roles are fully remote and can be done flexibly around other commitments (within specified timeframes).
Who can act as an examiner?
• Working as an examiner is a great avenue for both Specialists and RCVS-registered Advanced Practitioners
• Examiners will be expected to be comfortable with the content of exam questions that they mark, along with the supporting literature (we will ensure you are allocated to exam questions that suit your experience and skills).
We currently require examiners in the following fields:
If you would like to express interest in these roles, please contact: exams@bsava.com
Include a brief outline of your relevant clinical experience, skills, and qualifications
If a suitable role is not immediately available in your chosen discipline, we will keep your details on record and contact you when roles become available in the future.
