Veterinary Referral Clinician - Neurology

About the Role

This is a full-time or part-time referral Neurology position at Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists (SCVS), a leading multidisciplinary referral hospital on the edge of the New Forest National Park. You'll manage a varied neurological and neurosurgical referral caseload within a well-established service comprising three ECVN Diplomates, two Residents, one Intern, and a dedicated team of experienced Neurology Nurses.

The role offers a four-day working week for full-time colleagues with a 1:4 weekend rota. You'll work across a state-of-the-art hospital environment with access to an on-site 1.5 Tesla MRI, multi-slice CT, dedicated neurosurgical facilities, and comprehensive electrodiagnostic equipment including EMG, nerve conduction studies, BAER, and EEG.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll collaborate closely with specialists in Diagnostic Imaging, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. You'll also contribute to resident training, teaching, research, and publication opportunities within a values-led culture focused on clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied neurological and neurosurgical referral caseload with advanced investigation, diagnosis, and treatment
• Deliver complex case management and provide clinical advice to referring veterinary practices
• Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary hospital team to deliver outstanding patient and client care
• Support resident and intern training through mentoring, supervision, and knowledge sharing
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Neurology Service
• Maintain high clinical standards and evidence-based practice across the service

Requirements

• Veterinary degree with RCVS registration
• ECVN or ACVIM (Neurology) Diplomate status, or Board Eligible and preparing to sit the relevant specialty examination
• Proven experience managing complex neurological and neurosurgical cases
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with referring vets, clients, and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting, mentoring, or supervising colleagues
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• 6 weeks annual leave plus public holidays
• 10 days of Continuing Professional Development leave annually
• £5,000 annual CPD allowance
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• RCVS and relevant professional membership fees paid
• Support to attend national and international specialist meetings including ESVN/ECVN and ACVIM conferences
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research, publication, and resident training
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates
• Voluntary benefits to choose from

About the Practice

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is one of the UK's leading multidisciplinary referral centres, delivering specialist-led care across a broad range of disciplines from a modern, purpose-built hospital on the edge of the New Forest National Park. The hospital is part of IVC Evidensia, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals.

The Neurology Service is well-established and highly collaborative, offering outstanding facilities and a commitment to clinical excellence, resident training, teaching, and research. The wider referral centre provides multidisciplinary expertise across Diagnostic Imaging, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.