Job Description

Job Title: Veterinary Ophthalmologist

Location: Veterinary Vision, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Role Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (part-time can be considered)

Join Our Expanding Ophthalmology Team in Sunderland!

Veterinary Vision is a leading, referral-only ophthalmology practice, and we're excited to invite a new clinician to join our expanding team of 16 veterinary ophthalmologists. With four purpose-built centres across the UK (Penrith, Sunderland, Glasgow, and Bamber Bridge), we offer a truly collaborative and progressive working environment.

We are looking for an additional Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join our well-established team at the Sunderland clinic—just a short distance from the beautiful Northumberland coast and vibrant Newcastle city centre.

What we can offer:

• A friendly, experienced team with certificate holders already in place at Sunderland.
• Access to a wide and varied caseload, including advanced intraocular surgery.
• Purpose-built facilities with cutting-edge equipment and dedicated ophthalmic theatre space.
• Ongoing support from our experienced ophthalmic nursing and client care teams.
• Scope to work across other sites, if desired, to expand experience or pursue specific interests.
• Comprehensive in-house CPD and mentoring programme tailored to your career stage.
• Relocation package available.

What we are looking for:

• RCVS registration and a genuine passion for veterinary ophthalmology.
• Applications welcomed from vets currently studying towards their certificate, as well as existing certificate holders, advanced practitioners, and diplomates.

. Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday a year plus birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• External CPD funded, including certificates (on approval)
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellness program including:
• Employee assistance programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual Flu jab
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

If you are interested in hearing more about this role, or discuss in more detail, click apply or contact nataliejay.shoemark@linnaeusgroup.co.uk