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Ophthalmology Specialist
Location: 70 Chancellors Road, Hammersmith, London Practice: London Vet Specialists Practice Details
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Role: Veterinary Ophthalmologist
Location: London Vet Specialists, London
Job Type: Permanent.
Hours: 40 hours per week over 4 days
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 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 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, we have a new cryotherapy unit, operating microscope and phacoemulsification machine (Stellaris Elite).
- 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
If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to Sian Emery, Talent Acquisition Partner at sian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk
