Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery Residency

About the Role

This is a three-year clinical training post in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery at Bristol Vet Specialists in Bristol, with a planned start date of July 2027. You will be supervised and supported by four ECVN-boarded specialist neurologists as you prepare for the ECVN diploma examination at the end of the programme.

The role sits within a specialist referral setting that includes a multidisciplinary team covering internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, soft tissue surgery, orthopaedics, anaesthesia, imaging, dermatology, dentistry and ophthalmology. The hospital is described as newly purpose built and state of the art, with advanced medical equipment including a LINAC machine for radiation therapy treatment.

The neurology service includes four ECVN-boarded diplomats, a neurology resident, a neurology intern and three nurses with a dedicated role in running the service. Bristol Vet Specialists also receives cases from across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake a three-year residency in veterinary neurology and neurosurgery at Bristol Vet Specialists.
• Work under the supervision and support of four ECVN-boarded specialist neurologists.
• Prepare for the ECVN diploma examination on completion of the programme.
• Take part in research projects, which form part of the residency requirements.
• Contribute to a busy specialist neurology service within a multidisciplinary referral hospital.

Requirements

• You must be a qualified veterinary surgeon.
• You must be eligible for full membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• You need at least 12 months of experience working as a qualified Veterinary Surgeon in small animal private practice in the UK.
• You should have completed a minimum of a one-year rotating internship, or gained equivalent experience in first opinion practice.
• An interest in research is desirable.
• You should bring a proactive, professional approach, a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, calmness under pressure and good teamwork.

Benefits

• Salary circa £47,000, reviewed yearly.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• RCVS membership.
• VDS membership.
• CPD allowance.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Other company fringe benefits.
• Access to a comprehensive online library, including veterinary and medical journals.

About the Practice

The role is based at Bristol Vet Specialists, previously known as Highcroft Vet Referrals, in a newly purpose built specialist hospital in Avonmouth. The practice provides a state of the art neurology and neurosurgery service alongside a broad referral team.

The residency training programme was approved by the ECVN education committee in April 2019.