Veterinary Referral Clinician - Small Animal Pain Management

About the Role

Join Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists as a Veterinary Referral Clinician leading a dedicated Small Animal Pain Management Clinic. This is a part-time position offered on a 2-day-per-week basis initially, with flexibility to discuss specific working days to suit the successful candidate. You'll work alongside an experienced specialist-led team in a well-resourced referral setting, collaborating across Surgery, Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology and Diagnostic Imaging.

Based in Ringwood, Hampshire, this role offers the chance to develop a progressive pain management service working closely with the Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department. You'll deliver evidence-based care for complex referral cases, improving patient comfort, mobility and quality of life whilst building strong relationships with referring veterinary practices and their clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the small animal referral pain management clinic alongside the physiotherapy and rehabilitation team
• Assess and manage acute and chronic pain in complex referral cases
• Design and implement multimodal pain management plans tailored to individual patients, including complementary therapies such as acupuncture
• Collaborate with specialists across Surgery, Medicine, Oncology, Neurology, Anaesthesia, Dermatology and Diagnostic Imaging
• Provide detailed case communication and follow-up support to referring veterinary practices
• Contribute to the ongoing development of pain management protocols and services within the practice
• Build strong relationships with clients and referring veterinary surgeons to support clinic growth

Requirements

• Veterinary degree with RCVS registration, or eligibility for registration
• Demonstrated experience in small animal chronic pain management
• Postgraduate training or certification in pain management, anaesthesia and/or rehabilitation
• Experience in complementary therapies such as acupuncture
• Strong communication skills, particularly when supporting clients managing chronic painful conditions and long-term treatment plans
• Collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working within a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous clinical improvement

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a well-supported referral hospital environment alongside specialist-led multidisciplinary teams
• Access to advanced diagnostic facilities and complex, rewarding referral caseloads
• CPD support and access to specialist-led case discussions
• Collaborative, values-led culture focused on learning, development and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to shape and develop a growing pain management service
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Green Cars salary sacrifice scheme
• Voluntary benefits: choose from a range to suit you
• Discounted staff pet care
• Access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

About the Practice

Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists is a specialist referral centre based in Ringwood, Hampshire, providing referral services for veterinary practices across the south. The practice houses specialists in cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, orthopaedics, diagnostic imaging, spinal surgery, soft tissue surgery and physiotherapy. The facility includes advanced equipment and diagnostic capabilities not found in ordinary veterinary practices, enabling specialists to deliver the highest standard of veterinary care from admission through to discharge.

The practice is part of IVC Evidensia, and is committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging. As a Disability Confident Employer, the practice welcomes applications from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and is happy to discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.