Oncology Specialist

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. We have a complete compliment of specialist-led services, including Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Radiology and Soft Tissue Surgery, where we are looking for an oncology specialist to join our expanding team.

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. 

We have invested significantly in equipment and our new centre has a brand new 1.5T Philips BlueSeal MRI scanner (this is a low-helium system so also fits our pledge to sustainability and the planet), Siemens 64-slice CT scanner, Samsung RS-85 ultrasound, C-arm fluoroscopy, and IGEA CliniVet electrochemotherapy systems to name just a few!

Your role and responsibilities:

London Vet Specialists (LVS) are currently recruiting for a board-certified veterinarian in small animal oncology to join our multi-disciplinary team of specialists, and complement our oncology service growth.

You will be committed to developing the hospital and providing high standards of care to both our patients and referring veterinary surgeons. You must be able to work as a team as well as independently supporting our clients, patients and clinical teams in our busy practice. This is a rewarding and challenging role that will require teamwork and dedication.

Key roles include:

• You will be a leader, providing high quality patient care and contributing to the future strategic growth of the service
• Provide clinical services as a medical oncology consultant
• Work collaboratively with all other services and foster good relationships
• Undertake supervision of our discipline specific and rotating interns
• Demonstrate professional standards that will advance patient care
• Be an ambassador for the team

You must fulfil the following requirements:

• Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (or eligible to become a member)
• Successful completion of a recognised ECVIM (oncology) or ACVIM (oncology) residency programme
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Strong communication skills and professional approach
• Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK

Required personal attributes:

• Ability and passion to help develop and shape a growing service
• Desire to provide the best clinical service to all our patients
• A team-player with a positive attitude willing to help shape our culture
• A passion for mentoring and training colleagues

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 associates

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. For more information, click here  https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/about-us/health-and-wellbeing

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please reach out directly to Sian Emery sian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk