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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?

• Stunning new hospital (2024): London Vet Specialists recently relocated to our purpose-built, state-of-the-art referral hospital in Hammersmith. Designed with both patients and staff in mind, it offers a bright, modern and spacious environment that supports clinical excellence and staff wellbeing.
• Multi-disciplinary expertise: You’ll be part of a collaborative team of specialists covering Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Soft Tissue Surgery, and Emergency & Critical Care – ensuring you can provide the very best care for your patients with input from across disciplines.
• Advanced facilities & equipment: We are committed to delivering cutting-edge veterinary medicine. Our investment includes a Philips BlueSeal 1.5T MRI (helium-free system to support sustainability), Siemens 64-slice CT, Samsung RS-85 ultrasound, digital radiography, C-arm fluoroscopy, and Karl Storz endoscopy and bronchoscopy systems – giving you the tools to deliver world-class care. Ophthalmology specific on-site equipment include a Zeiss Visu 210/S88 operating microscope, a Bausch & Lomb Stellaris Elite phacoemulsification machine, OcuScience HMsERG Vet system, Keeler Cryomatic MK II console, Sterex SX-B Blend epilator/electrolysis unit, shared access to a Peschke PXL VELVET cross-linking unit and diode endolaser unit (both at a sister hospital).
• Dedicated ophthalmology-focussed Veterinary Nurse and Patient Care Assistant, with rotating interns regularly passing through the Ophthalmology Service to offer support and assistance
• Dedicated, separate, fully (and individually) equipped, canine and feline ophthalmology consult rooms (including a microscope for consult-side cytology)
• Our hospital sits in the heart of Hammersmith & Fulham, just steps from the River Thames with excellent transport links across London and to international airports and train stations, it’s a vibrant and convenient place to work.
• LVS is still growing and developing – meaning you’ll have the chance to play a key role in shaping services, influencing hospital culture, and helping define what outstanding specialist care looks like for patients and clients.

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays on a pro-rata basis *
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Remuneration for specialty college fees
• CPD allowance
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Discounts with Pet Plan
• Recruitment reward scheme
• Wellness package, including;

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Gym membership discount
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccine voucher

*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

Full or Part-time Veterinary Ophthalmologist

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 8^th of December 2025 and the shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the end of December to arrange an interview in person.

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:

• An ECVO/ACVO/ANZCVS diplomat OR residency trained/board eligible OR holds an advanced practitioner certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Have a Veterinary degree registrable in NSW, Australia
• Up for an adventure

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;

• An excellent salary package (commensurate with experience)
• A supportive, friendly and enjoyable work environment in one of the worlds most livable cities
• An excellent work life balance with a roster that can be flexible, with no weekends, after hours or public holidays.
• Relocation assistance
• Coverage of Veterinary registration fees

Apply now and show Australia what you’ve got!

Reach out to Sarah and Matt at info@vetvision.com.au

We have a permanent opportunity for a Veterinary Ophthalmologist at our dedicated ophthalmology referral centre in Cheshire!

Eye Vet can offer:

– A collaborative and supportive environment, working alongside 4 other Ophthalmologists, Anaesthetist and dedicated ophthalmic nurses, and with a close working relationship with Northwest Veterinary Specialists close by.

– Fantastic surgical, diagnostic and medical referral caseload.

– As well as treating patients referred by primary-care veterinary practices all over the Northwest of England and North Wales, we also treat a variety of animals off-site, including Chester Zoo.

– Great location, just off the M56 and close to Liverpool, Manchester and North Wales.

What we are looking for:
– RCVS registration and a passion for Ophthalmology.
– We welcome applications both from keen ophthalmologist who are near completion of a certificate, as well as existing certificate holders, advanced practitioners and diplomats!

To read the full advert and apply, click here https://lnkd.in/et7h_jVG

Or reach out to me for a confidential chat nataliejay.shoemark@linnaeusgroup.co.uk

#veterinaryophthalmology

#proudlylinnaeus

Perrine Benmansour

Lisa Holme

Locum 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 spend between 3-6 months (or longer) in the southern hemisphere Summer! in beautiful Sydney, Australia.

We are seeking a diplomat, Certificate holder or board eligible Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join us for a locum contract (starting October). This locum position will appeal to a referral Ophthalmologist looking for an adventure.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Ophthalmologist who is:

• An ECVO/ACVO/ANZCVS diplomat OR residency trained/board eligible OR holds an advanced practitioner certificate in Veterinary Ophthalmology
• Meet the necessary requirements to receive temporary sponsorship/working holiday visa requirements
• Have a Veterinary degree registrable in NSW, Australia
• Up for an adventure

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;

• A competitive above award locum salary package (commensurate with experience)
• A supportive, friendly and enjoyable work environment in one of the world’s most liveable cities
• An excellent work life balance with a roster that can be flexible, with no weekends, after hours or public holidays.
• Relocation assistance
• Coverage of Veterinary registration fees

Apply now and show Australia what you’ve got!

Reach out to Sarah and Matt at info@vetvision.com.au

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.