Veterinary Cardiology Specialist

About the Role

This is a specialist cardiology position within a well-established referral hospital setting. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team, taking on complex cardiac cases and contributing to a culture of clinical excellence. The role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued and developed.

Based in Winchester, this full-time permanent position welcomes board-certified specialists and residency-trained clinicians eager to make an impact in a dynamic referral practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with cardiovascular diseases, including echocardiography, ECG interpretation, and interventional procedures
• Collaborate with internal medicine, surgery, and anaesthesia teams to ensure comprehensive patient management
• Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to interns, residents, and nursing staff
• Communicate clearly with clients about diagnoses, treatment options, and prognoses
• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Engage in continuing professional development and stay current with advancements in veterinary cardiology

Requirements

• Board Certification in Cardiology (ECVIM or ACVIM) OR completion of a recognized cardiology residency programme
• Proven clinical experience managing complex cardiac cases
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a commitment to client care and team collaboration
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced referral hospital environment

Desirable

• Experience with interventional cardiology procedures (pacemaker implantation, balloon valvuloplasty)
• Interest in teaching and mentoring veterinary professionals
• Research involvement or willingness to contribute to clinical studies

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave (pro-rata for 4-day week)
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Life assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness programme including employee assistance, eyecare vouchers, annual flu jab, cycle to work scheme, and recruitment referral rewards
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and advanced diagnostic equipment

About the Practice

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland, bringing together respected clinicians united by a commitment to clinical excellence and a shared purpose: a better world for pets. The group comprises practices across multiple veterinary disciplines including small animal, farm, and equine.

The Winchester facility is a well-resourced referral hospital with access to advanced diagnostic equipment, fostering a collaborative culture where multidisciplinary teamwork and professional development are prioritized.