Veterinary Neurologist

About the Role

This is a 12-month fixed-term position offering the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated, close-knit neurology service in a busy multi-disciplinary referral hospital. You’ll engage with a varied and fascinating caseload, including many unusual and interesting presentations, while benefiting from a genuine team approach to challenging diagnostics and management. The role is part-time, allowing flexibility while you contribute to an expanding clinical service.

Based in the attractive Hampshire countryside near Winchester, Anderson Moores combines a rural setting with excellent transport links—Southampton and Bournemouth airports, direct trains to London and the Midlands—plus easy access to the south coast for recreation. It’s the perfect balance of professional challenge and lifestyle appeal.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neurological diagnosis and management for referred small animal cases
• Conduct advanced neurological investigations using state-of-the-art equipment (MRI, CT, electrophysiology)
• Perform neurosurgical procedures using the hospital’s comprehensive surgical suite
• Contribute to the teaching and mentorship of the resident and neurology intern
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team on complex referral cases
• Support ongoing clinical excellence and evidence-based practice

Requirements

• ECVN (European College of Veterinary Neurology) board certification or ACVIM (American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine) Neurology specialisation, or equivalent residency training in neurology
• MRCVS or FRCVS registration, or veterinary degree registrable with the RCVS

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD fully funded
• Access to extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Staff discount schemes
• Life insurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Comprehensive wellness programme including:
• Employee Assistance Programme (confidential support)
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aider support across the practice

About the Practice

Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists is an established, multi-disciplinary referral-only small animal hospital in Hampshire, committed to delivering the highest standards of patient care. The neurology service is a cornerstone of the practice, comprising three ECVN diplomates, one resident, and a neurology intern, reflecting the hospital’s investment in clinical excellence and specialist training.

The hospital is equipped with advanced facilities including a 1.5T Phillips MRI scanner, 64-slice Siemens CT, Deymed TruTrace electrophysiology equipment, comprehensive neurosurgical instrumentation, fluoroscopy, and minimally-invasive and orthopaedic surgical equipment. The specialist clinicians are supported by highly qualified registered veterinary nurses, nursing assistants, rotating interns, and veterinary physiotherapists. Anderson Moores is part of Linnaeus, a member of Mars Veterinary Health, and strongly supports ongoing training, CPD, and team-based clinical problem-solving.