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VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGIST WANTED. JOIN OUR QUEENSLAND TEAM!

Are you a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Ophthalmologist Specialist or Registrar looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pets and their owners?

We have the perfect opportunity for you!

Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre (BVSC, www.bvsc.com.au) is a busy referral-based multi-disciplinary hospital in the sunny capital of Queensland, Australia. We have a successful Ophthalmology Department that sees a large caseload of diverse medical and surgical patients. BVSC prides themselves on having strong relationships with clients and referring vets alike, making the service renowned in region.

Our Ophthalmology Department currently has two boarded Specialists, one resident and has significant room to grow due to increasing demand within the burgeoning Queensland market.

Our clinic is fully equipped with cutting-edge technology, providing you with all the necessary tools to diagnose and treat a wide range of ophthalmic conditions, from dogs and cats to exotic animals.

At BVSC, we foster a supportive and collaborative work culture where your expertise and ideas are valued. You’ll work alongside a team of passionate veterinarians and support staff who share your commitment to animal welfare.

We offer competitive compensation packages, flexible remuneration opportunities, generous employee benefits and flexible working hours.

The standard full-time role is 40 hours per week, over four days but we are also able to accommodate a part-time structure if that aligns better for your personal situation. If you would like more information or you’re interested in a great opportunity to grow your career, with excellent facilities while providing challenging and rewarding cases, we would love to hear from you!

Please contact Cheri Williamson on cheriw@bvsc.com.au

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Animal Eye Care, Melbourne, Australia is looking for an experienced Veterinary Ophthalmologist who ideally has completed a residency to join our existing team. This person must be eligible for registration in Victoria, Australia.

This is a fulltime position as a staff Ophthalmologist who is willing to work in a collaborative environment and assist in the training of our residents, and final year Veterinary Students. Interest in a long-term association with Animal Eye Care is desirable.

Animal Eye Care is a 7 veterinarian (3 specialist) ophthalmology-only-practice based in Melbourne. We have 3 residents in training. We are based in a dedicated ophthalmology-only-practice building in East Malvern, in the leafy suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. Animal Eye Care runs a busy referral- based ophthalmology practice, with a high medical and surgical case load. We also see a number of exotics and horses. We have weekly rounds/journal club, monthly ocular histopathology, and our practice always strives to have the best and most up to date care for our patients. We pride ourselves on great communications with our clients and our referring vets.

We have a dedicated, highly trained and motivated nursing team that provide an integral contribution to the practice. We are high end users of Galaxy – Animal Intelligence Software which has been designed for referral practice, we try to be very efficient with client communication and referral letters back to the vets.

Specialized equipment- state of the art and up to date equipment and techniques are used to provide the very best services to our clients and their animals. We have the latest model Abbott- AMO WhiteStar Phaco machine with Fusion Fluidics, the latest Leica ophthalmic operating microscope and a dedicated Ultrasound machine.

Animal Eye Care provides a supportive workplace with an emphasis on the work-life balance. Our vets work a 4 day week. Participation in our limited (no calls after 10pm weeknights and 6pm weekends) afterhours roster is required, with a one in six on call roster.

Melbourne is regularly voted as one of the most liveable cities in the world. There is the opportunity to travel to do outclinics and to attend Chapter meetings, recent venues have included the Margaret River, WA, Uluru, and Far North Queensland.

Generous Salary and relocation expenses are on offer for the right person to join our tea, For further information

www.animaleyecare.com.au

Contact Robin Stanley robin@animaleyecare.com.au

Phone clinic +61 (0)3 9563 6488, mobile/cell +61 418 395574

*.pdf: Animal Eye Care Ophthalmologist required

Description:

Perth Animal Eye Hospital is looking for an ophthalmologist to join the dedicated and well-established team at their hospital in the heart of Perth.

The Clinic:

With us, the patient comes first. Perth Animal Eye Hospital is a devoted stand-alone practice with a strong focus on patient welfare and outcome.

The clinic is based in the center of Perth with easy access to downtown, idyllic and untouched beach coastline with easy access to renowned regions like Rottnest Island and Margaret River.

As the only specialised ophthalmology practice in Western Australia, Perth Animal Eye Hospital has a strong primary care referral base. There is a large and varied number of medical and surgical cases, purpose-built and with an established and experienced support team of nurses.

Perth Animal Eye Hospital is at the forefront of ophthalmology care, providing specialist care with the latest technology including specialised microsurgical instrumentation and microscope, ultrasound, phacoemulsification unit and cryosurgery.

About you:

• Passionate and dedicated to providing leading specialised ophthalmology care.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to maintain positive relationships with general practice referral clinics and clients alike.
• Qualification in Veterinary Science from an accredited institution and eligible to be registered in Western Australia
• Board certification or eligibility for board certification in Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Interest in a long-term association with Perth Animal Eye Hospital

The Benefits:

• Opportunity to join and be supported by an established and highly experienced team of ophthalmologists and nurses working to ensure the highest level of patient care.
• Access to a large and diverse medical and surgical caseload with the latest technology and equipment to support.
• Support to develop own research initiatives.
• Mentorship and training opportunities for our senior resident
• Flexibility in roster and shared caseload
• Support with visa application, Australian Veterinary Registration and provide you with tailored relocation support to suit your situation.
• Attractive remuneration package with flexible paid parental leave program to both eligible primary and secondary carers.
• Benefits of the unique Perth lifestyle – think beaches, wine country and Quokkas

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Victoria Nguyen from the Talent Acquisition team on victoria.nguyen@vet.partners or +61422882885.

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University of Edinburgh

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Professional Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (Residency) in Veterinary Ophthalmology

Applications are invited from veterinary graduates for a DVetMed (Residency) in Veterinary Ophthalmology.  The role is based within the Hospital for Small Animals (HfSA) at the School’s Easter Bush campus.  In this full-time training position, the resident will undertake clinical duties in the Veterinary Ophthalmology Service while working towards the ECVO Diploma and a doctorate of veterinary medicine degree.  Candidates must have an enthusiasm for the discipline, an ability to work as part of a dedicated team and at least two-years postgraduate clinical experience in general practice, or have completed a one-year rotating internship position.  Excellent written and spoken English is a requirement, and the successful candidate must be registered with the RCVS.  Applications from clinicians interested in clinical research are particularly welcome.

The scholar will receive high quality training encompassing clinical experience, didactic teaching and research.  The ophthalmology team is rapidly growing and undertake world-leading clinical work, research and teaching.  You will join an established residency programme with three other residents.  The scholar will spend the majority of time undertaking clinical duties at the HfSA and the Equine Hospital.  The scholar will work alongside highly motivated and dedicated nurses to provide the highest level of compassionate veterinary care to patients managed through the service.  Out of hours duties are shared on a rota basis with the other residents.  The scholarship will commence from March 2024 and will run for a four-year fixed-term, subject to an annual review of progress.

The scholarship attracts an annual tax-free stipend of £28,151.00 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.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to Ben Blacklock and Claudia Hartley (email: ben.blacklock@ed.ac.uk, Claudia.Hartley@ed.ac.uk, telephone 0131 650 6247).

Applications should be made via the following online form:

https://www.star.euclid.ed.ac.uk/public/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PTDVMVETMD1F&code2=0064

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:  14^th October 2023

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 are offering an exciting opportunity for a board-certified or residency trained ECVO or ACVO colleague who possesses the right combination of a strong work ethic, a sense of humour, and an open-minded approach to join our excellent and dedicated Ophthalmology Service. You’ll become part of our Specialist-led multi-disciplinary clinical team, which includes highly motivated residents, specialty and general interns, highly skilled nurses, and incredible support teams. The advertised position can be tailored to either full-time (four days per week) or part-time.

Our service boasts fully equipped Ophthalmology-specific consulting rooms, as well as an Ophthalmology surgical suite complete with slit lamp biomicroscopes, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopes, a fundus camera, an anterior segment camera/macro-lens, tonometers (tonovets and tonopens), gonioscopy lenses, an ERG machine, an operating microscope with a viewing screen, a phacoemulsification machine, and a cryotherapy unit. Our Ophthalmology service also conducts regular BVA/KC/ISDS EYE testing sessions. Additionally, we have a 1.5T MRI, a state-of-the-art CT scanner, digital radiography, and high-end ultrasound units. An in-house laboratory with a cytology microscope is also available. We collaborate extensively with other services within the hospital to optimize patient care.

Specific requirements:

• Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK
• RCVS membership

Benefits:

We offer an exceptional remuneration package, including six weeks of holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, an industry-leading contributory pension, private healthcare, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience, among many other benefits such as enhanced sick pay, income protection insurance, and life assurance.

Furthermore, we support further career progression with a generous CPD (Continuing Professional Development) allowance and associated time off. CVS provides a wide range of internal CPD courses, not exclusively focused on clinical work, allowing those interested in diversifying their skill set to benefit. Additionally, there are opportunities for clinical research and teaching.

We are deeply committed to supporting the well-being of our staff. Our wellness program includes an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured, an optional health shield cash plan, Mental Health First Aiders, and Wellbeing Champions within the practice. We also have a refresh fund that provides breakfast mornings, among other initiatives.

About us

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists is a large specialist-led multidisciplinary referral hospital providing veterinary referral services across the South of England including London, the south coast and the Thames Valley. Our services include Ophthalmology, Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgery; and Physiotherapy. The hospital is an ISFM gold feline clinic and was awarded the BVHA design award for an outstanding working environment. We are part of CVS (UK) Ltd, the largest provider of integrated veterinary services in the UK; the referrals division currently operates eight referral hospitals in the UK and Ireland.

Location

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists hospital is situated on the edge of the beautiful South Downs with ample opportunity for outdoor activities and plenty of cosy Hampshire pubs to explore. We are 40 minutes from the south coast and less than an hour from London with easy access to several major airports making our location excellent in so many respects.

Making an application

For informal enquiries, or to apply, please submit a recent CV and a letter of intent to Renata Stavinohova, Head of the Ophthalmology Department, at Renata.Stavinohova@cvsvets.com.

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Be part of one of the UK’s leading Small Animal Veterinary Centres! 

The Ophthalmology department at Willows Referral Service is pleased to offer a
1-year ophthalmology internship training programme.

The successful candidate will receive intensive training in clinical skills essential for successful management of veterinary patients with ophthalmic disease, both medical and surgical, and will undertake directed learning relating to the eye and its diseases. This programme is intended to allow veterinarians to expand their ophthalmic knowledge base and skills in preparation for future training in an ophthalmology residency. The role will also involve weekend working on a 1:3 rota to help alongside the primary care out of hours team, with compensatory days off given for weekend days worked.

Applicants should be highly motivated and have excellent communication skills; a very good command of spoken and written English is essential. A minimum of two years’ postgraduate experience in practice is essential and previous completion of a one-year rotating internship or its equivalent would be preferred. The successful candidate must be able to work with a multi-disciplinary team which is dedicated to the provision of the highest possible level of care for our patients, clients, and referring veterinary surgeons.

Benefits include:

• RCVS and VDS fees paid 
• External CPD funded 
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program 
• Career progression opportunities 
• Staff discount schemes 
• Life Assurance 
• Enhanced sickness pay 
• Enhanced equal family leave 
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme 
• Employer contribution pension scheme 
• Recruitment referral reward scheme
• Wellness program including: 
• Employee assistance program 
• Eyecare voucher scheme 
• Free annual Flu jab 
• Cycle to work scheme 

About us

Willows is home to extensive surgical and diagnostic facilities with a superbly equipped Intensive Care Unit. In-patient care is a priority, with 24-hour care provided by our team of Interns, Nurses, and other Clinical Support staff. The practice is iCatCare accredited at Gold Level. In joining Willows, you will have the opportunity to work alongside internationally renowned Specialists across our multi-disciplinary team, including Internal Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Oncology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Cardiology, Dermatology, Imaging, Anaesthesia, and Emergency and Critical Care. Willows is proud to be accredited by Investors in People at the extended silver level. We are dedicated to providing excellent working conditions, care, support and development for our 240+ associates.

As well as a clinically progressive team, we are a close-knit team that enjoy working hard and playing hard. We take part in regular social events and believe a supportive and welcoming atmosphere is key to a great working environment.

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone.

How to apply

Potential candidates wishing to discuss this position informally and confidentially are encouraged to contact Tom Reilly at: tom.reilly@veterinarycentre.co.uk

To apply, please submit a letter of intent and your CV.

Deadline for applications: 31 August 2023.

Interviews date to be confirmed in September 2023.