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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

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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

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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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