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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:

• A Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVetMed) – a four-year programme
• The European College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists (ECVO) Diploma – a three-year programme

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:

• Extensive hands-on clinical experience
• Structured didactic teaching and research
• A strong emphasis on self-directed learning

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:

• A strong passion for veterinary ophthalmology
• The ability to work both independently and within a team
• At least two years of postgraduate clinical experience in general practice OR completion of a one-year rotating internship
• An interest in teaching and clinical research
• Excellent written and spoken English
• RCVS registration (or eligibility to register)

Additional advantages (not essential):

• Ophthalmology internship experience
• PhD

Programme Details

• Start date: September 2025
• Duration: 4 years (fixed-term), with annual progress reviews
• ECVO diploma training: Begins within the first 12 months, depending on candidate experience

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 £29,108.00 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 the members of the senior ophthalmology team, Ben Blacklock, David Donaldson and Claudia Hartley (email: ben.blacklock@ed.ac.uk, d.donaldson@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=0071

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:  31^st March 2025

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

Shape the Future of our practice with Animal Eye Services
Specialist or Registrar in Veterinary Ophthalmology – Full-Time or Part-Time
Location: Brisbane, Australia

At Animal Eye Services, we’ve been a leader in veterinary ophthalmology for over 25 years. We are expanding and looking for the right person to become part of our wonderful team. Highly regarded for our expertise, we are dedicated to supporting our referring veterinarians and providing unparalleled care to pets and their families (our glowing Google reviews speak for themselves!).

We are excited to invite a Specialist or Registrar  to join our close-knit team in 2025 at our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Shailer Park. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a leading veterinary ophthalmology practice where you’ll have access to top notch equipment, a large and diverse caseload, and an unmatched level of support. Together we bring decades of experience  and you will be an addition to a 7 vet team incorporating 3 specialists, 2 registrars, a senior resident and an intern.

Whether you seek a full-time or part-time role, you’ll thrive in an environment designed to elevate your career and continue to set the benchmark in animal ophthalmology. We place a strong emphasis on work life balance (with no on call!)  and we offer flexible working arrangements to suit your needs.

Our team culture is our strongest asset and we genuinely cultivate a supportive and collaborative team environment where our staff love coming to work. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a wonderful team of highly skilled nurses and dedicated easy going veterinarians.

Why Choose Us?

• Brand-New Facilities: Our purpose-built clinic (currently under construction) includes five consulting rooms, two minor theaters, and a dual-microscope main theatre, along with advanced diagnostic tools. It has been designed to not only be highly functional but be an aesthetically beautiful workplace!
  (see computer renders of the new facilities currently under construction bellow)
• Work-Life Balance: Strictly no on-call or after-hours requirements, ensuring we all have time for what matters most.
• Professional Growth: You’ll be able to take advantage of a generous CE culture, plus additional opportunities for mentorship and development.
• A Diverse and Impactful Caseload: We have a very high surgical caseload and you will have the opportunity to tackle complex, challenging cases that will refine your skills and push the boundaries of what’s possible in veterinary ophthalmology, all within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Relocation Assistance: We welcome applicants from interstate and overseas, offering assistance to ensure a smooth and stress-free move.
• A Team You’ll Be Proud to Work With: We are extremely proud of our amazing team of people. You will find a workplace where everyone’s contributions are valued, collaboration thrives, and shared successes drive us forward.
• We’re Serious About Supporting and Educating Veterinarians: We are passionate about empowering referring veterinarians with the knowledge and resources they need, fostering collaboration and trust to ensure no vet feels alone in managing complex ophthalmic cases.
• We Go Above And Beyond For Our Clients And Patients: Our commitment to pets and their families goes beyond clinical care—we aim to provide clarity, compassion, and peace of mind at every step of their journey.
• Driving Innovation and Growth: With our state-of-the-art new facility and an exciting vision for the future you’ll play a key role in shaping our practice.

About You
We’re looking beyond qualifications to equip our team with the right person. Ideally, you will:

• Be a registered specialist or a registrar with plans to sit exams.
• Have a great attitude and a genuine passion for veterinary ophthalmology.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Embrace teamwork and foster a supportive,   respectful, and collaborative environment.
• Our clients are everything to us – you’ll be able to demonstrate your commitment to delivering exceptional care to patients and great service to clients.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to join a team that values expertise, kindness, and a shared love for helping animals, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send a cover letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees to Dr. James White and Dr. Tom Donnelly-Newton at info@animaleye.com.au

On the lookout for a new Ophthalmology role?
Veterinary Ophthalmology Clinician Position for Maternity Cover

We offer an exceptional remuneration package, including five weeks of holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, an industry-leading contributory pension, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience, among many other benefits. 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.

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. Please contact karla.borland@cvsvets.com for informal enquiries or apply at: https://lnkd.in/evYEZfxN

 

Veterinary Internship in Ophthalmology at The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre

Are you a veterinary surgeon looking to specialise in Ophthalmology? We are offering an exciting opportunity for an internship in Ophthalmology at ourspecialist UK veterinary referral centre. The Ralph is an independent multidisciplinary specialist referral centre for dogs
and cats located in beautiful Marlow, Bucks, west of London (just off the A404 with easy access from the M4 and M40 motorways). We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic veterinary surgeon with a keen interest in Ophthalmology to start a one-year specialist internship at The Ralph VeterinaryReferral Centre. The start date is flexible, and visa sponsorship can be provided. The internship may be extended by mutual agreement. The successful candidate will join our Ophthalmology team, including two ECVO Diplomates, one post-ECVO residency clinician, one intern and threeOphthalmology nurses. As an intern in our Ophthalmology Service, you will have the opportunity to:
● Be involved in all aspects of the Ophthalmology Service
● Your work will be facilitated by full clinician support based on your
experience and development throughout the internship
● Assist with referral consultations, inpatient care, ophthalmic surgeries
(extraocular and intraocular) including ‘scrubbing in’ for cataract
operations
● Gain hands-on experience in referral consultations and minor procedures
(e.g. ocular ultrasound, ERG, diamond burr debridement, TPA injections,
aqueoparacentesis, eyelid tacking, subpalpebral lavage system placement)
● Work collaboratively with the ward nurses and ECC/ICU staff to help with
the care of ophthalmology patients
● Perform ophthalmic examinations for patients from other services, with
support by senior clinicians where required
● Participate in the out-of-hours rota for weeknights and weekends, with
senior clinician support
● Perform in-house presentations
● You will be encouraged to write a case report or similar publication, such as
a Letter to the Editor, to help your development in scientific writing with the
support of the clinician team.

The Ralph is a workplace that focuses on core values, culture, vision and mission. We emphasise kindness, compassion and empathy for all our communities. As an independent hospital, we have the freedom and flexibility to chart our own course. You will be supported during your internship by our Resident/Intern Support Officers with regular check-ins and feedback opportunities.

*To Apply*
Please email sophie.dowdeswell@theralph.vet (PA to Shailen Jasani; Founder, CEO & Clinical Director) to apply or with any questions.
Applications should include an up-to-date CV and a cover letter. You must be an MRCVS, and ideally, you will already be eligible to work in the
United Kingdom. However, we can provide visa sponsorship. If you are passionate about enhancing your skills and knowledge in veterinary
Ophthalmology and want to be part of a team delivering exceptional, compassionate, ethical veterinary care, we would love to hear from you. We will remain open to applications until the position is filled.

Veterinary Ophthalmology Internship

Vet Eye Care is looking for an Ophthalmology intern to join our team in March 2024. The ideal candidate must have a strong interest in Veterinary Ophthalmology, with previous experience in general practice in the UK or have completed a 12-month rotating internship at a multidisciplinary referral hospital. Further qualifications (i.e., post-graduate certificate in ophthalmology) are not required to apply for this position.

Vet Eye Care is a family owned, independent Veterinary Ophthalmology clinic, located in Cambridgeshire (Yaxley). With excellent connection 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 due to the increasing caseload, we are looking to expand. Our clinic is built and equipped to the highest standards and consists of three consulting rooms, two operating theatres, 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 one Ophthalmology Specialist (Dip ECVO), three registered vet nurses, our receptionist and practice manager to help with the day-to-day workflow and case management. The successful candidate is expected to work a 40-hour week with limited out-of-hours and on-call cover. The position benefits from private health and dental insurance, 25-days holiday (plus bank holidays), birthday leave, covered professional fees (RCVS and VDS), a generous CPD allowance and a salary of £35,000 and comes with a 12-month fixed-term contract.

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, a letter of intent 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 26^th of January 2024 and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the end of January to arrange an interview in person.

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

*.pdf: BVSC Ophthamology Advert 2023