Ophthalmology Focused Veterinary Surgeon – Essex
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Salary
£70,000–£80,000 DOE (pro rata for part time)
Company
JR Veterinary
Contact
Janko Salzwedel
Essex, United Kingdom
Referral-Level Caseload | Up to £80,000 DOE | Flexible Rota
JR is thrilled to be working with an established, multi-disciplinary small animal referral team to find a passionate Veterinary Ophthalmologist to take the lead on their expanding ophthalmology caseload. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of ophthalmic care within a collaborative and forward-thinking referral setting.
Whether you're a Certificate holder, Advanced Practitioner, or Specialist in Ophthalmology, we’d love to hear from you. You'll become a key part of a 40-strong clinical team, joining a vibrant, referral-level hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology and a commitment to clinical excellence.
🔍 What’s On Offer:
- Salary: £70,000–£80,000 DOE (pro rata for part time)
- Flexible rota designed around your lifestyle and passions outside work
- Purpose-built, referral-standard hospital with 24-hour inpatient care
- Wide, varied caseload of both local clients and second opinion referrals
- Work alongside specialists in orthopaedics, ECC, imaging, cardiology, and more
- Advanced facilities including CT scanner, endoscopy, ultrasound, slit lamp, operating loupes, and CryoPen
- Ongoing CPD support, with workload tailored to your clinical strengths and interests
- A truly collaborative, respectful team culture
🌟 Your Role Will Include:
- Leading the ophthalmology service within the hospital
- Consulting and performing diagnostics and surgeries on a wide range of ophthalmic cases
- Supporting the wider clinical team with input on shared and multidisciplinary cases
- Opportunity to explore secondary interests including surgery, imaging, medicine, cardiology, ECC, exotics or mentoring
This role is ideal for a clinician who values autonomy, thrives in a team-focused environment, and wants to drive forward ophthalmology services within a referral-level setting.
📩 Interested in learning more or applying? Reach out to the JR team at [email protected] or call 01392 719887 for a confidential discussion.
Tel: 01392719887
Address:
Essex, United Kingdom