Veterinary Ophthalmologist

About the Role

Veterinary Vision is building something special. You’ll be joining their Glasgow service as they relocate to a brand-new, purpose-built referral hospital—a rare opportunity to be part of a pivotal moment in the practice’s growth. This role offers genuine scope to shape how advanced ophthalmology is delivered within a newly designed environment built specifically for referral medicine.

You’ll work with a growing and diverse ophthalmology caseload, supported by a dedicated ophthalmic nursing team and close collaboration with experienced colleagues across four sites. Whether you’re working towards your ophthalmology certificate, already hold one, or are an advanced practitioner, there’s a tailored in-house training programme designed for your level.

Glasgow itself offers the best of both worlds: a vibrant city with renowned food, music, arts, and sport scene, plus easy access to Scotland’s stunning countryside, lochs, and coastline. Excellent transport links mean commuting across the UK is straightforward, making this ideal for early-career clinicians and those looking to settle long term.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced ophthalmology care within the new purpose-built referral hospital
• Manage a diverse and growing referral caseload in a specialist setting
• Collaborate closely with the ophthalmic team across the four-site network
• Work alongside the dedicated ophthalmic nursing team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes
• Contribute to developing and refining clinical protocols within the new hospital environment
• Engage with the in-house training programme to support ongoing professional development

Requirements

• A genuine passion for ophthalmology and high clinical standards
• Veterinary qualification (applications welcome from vets working towards an ophthalmology certificate, certificate holders, and advanced practitioners/Diplomates)
• Professional registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)

Benefits

• Leave & Wellbeing: 5 weeks annual leave plus birthday leave, enhanced sickness pay, Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional Development: Funded external CPD including certificates (subject to approval), extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Financial & Lifestyle: RCVS and VDS fees paid, e-car salary sacrifice scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, staff discount schemes
• Health & Support: Enhanced equal family leave, eyecare voucher scheme, free annual flu jab
• Relocation: Relocation package available
• Career Growth: Clear progression within a growing referral group
• Recruitment Reward: Referral reward scheme

About the Practice

Veterinary Vision is part of Linnaeus, a forward-thinking partnership of highly-respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland. The group comprises some of the profession’s best clinicians, united by a commitment to excellence and their purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Linnaeus carefully partners with practices to ensure the highest levels of patient care across the network.

The Glasgow service is relocating to a new, purpose-built referral hospital—a significant investment representing expansion of the ophthalmology team and enhanced facilities to continue delivering exceptional referral care across Scotland. You’ll benefit from the resources, support systems, and professional community that come with being part of this larger group.