Veterinary Dermatologist

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Wear Referrals as a Veterinary Dermatologist, working within a thriving multi-disciplinary referral hospital in the North East. You’ll manage referral dermatology cases—both internal referrals from other specialties and external cases from primary care practices—supported by an impressive team of more than 20 EBVS and RCVS Recognised Specialists. The role offers genuine flexibility: whether you’d prefer full-time (4 or 5 days per week) or part-time, flexible arrangements can be discussed to suit your lifestyle.

Located near Durham, Newcastle, and the North East coast, the hospital sits in an enviable position—close enough to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Scotland to explore on your days off. The team atmosphere is immediately warm and friendly, with a collaborative culture that extends across multiple specialisms including neurology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and more.

As part of Linnaeus (owned by Mars Veterinary Health), you’ll also benefit from a thriving clinical research programme with unparalleled support, clinical research funding, and statistical backing—ideal if you’re interested in advancing dermatology knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of referral dermatology patients, including internal referrals from other specialties and external primary care cases
• Collaborate with 20+ in-house specialists across neurology, orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, anaesthesia, oncology, diagnostic imaging, and cardiology
• Utilise comprehensive on-site diagnostic facilities including MRI, CT, radiology, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, flexible and rigid endoscopy, video-otoscope, videomicroscopy, and electrodiagnostics
• Work flexibly within a rota structure that prioritises work-life balance
• Contribute to the hospital’s clinical research programme and Mars research initiatives
• Provide highest-quality patient care within a 24-hour staffed ICU environment

Requirements

• Advanced Practitioner, Residency-trained, or EBVS Diplomate in Dermatology qualification
• Strong clinical expertise in managing complex dermatology cases
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary specialist team
• UK veterinary registration (or ability to obtain)

Benefits

• Time Off: 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Professional Development: External CPD funded; extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programme; professional membership and VDS fees paid
• Financial Support: Relocation package up to £5,000; employer contribution pension scheme; life assurance; enhanced sickness pay
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working patterns available; genuine scope for flexibility within rota
• Family & Wellbeing: Enhanced equal family leave; staff and family petcare discount; staff discount schemes (supermarkets, gym, entertainment); employee assistance program; eyecare voucher scheme; free annual flu jab; wellness programme
• Lifestyle Perks: E-car salary sacrifice scheme; cycle to work scheme; recruitment referral reward scheme
• Career Growth: Career progression opportunities; access to Mars research ecosystem and clinical funding

About the Practice

Wear Referrals is an award-winning, multi-disciplinary specialist veterinary referral hospital located in Bradbury, County Durham. Part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited (owned by Mars Veterinary Health), the hospital brings together more than 20 EBVS and RCVS Recognised Specialists across a comprehensive range of disciplines. Facilities include 4 operating theatres, on-site MRI, CT, radiology, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, endoscopy, videomicroscopy, extensive in-house laboratory, electrochemotherapy, full electrodiagnostics suite, isolation ward, and a 24-hour staffed ICU. The hospital also operates a busy primary care out-of-hours emergency service and offers in-house physiotherapy and hydrotherapy. Known for its great team feel and immediately friendly atmosphere, Wear Referrals is genuinely committed to clinical excellence, staff wellbeing, and work-life balance.