Job Description

An opportunity for a Small Animal Veterinary Ophthalmologist is available at our purpose-built Advanced RCVS Accredited Small Animal Referral Hospital in Colchester.


We are searching for an experienced Certificate holder, Advanced Practitioner or Specialist in Ophthalmology that would like you to join our 18 strong, multidisciplinary vet team and become the cornerstone when it comes to our ophthalmology caseload.


While focusing primarily on Ophthalmology, you will have plenty of opportunity to explore all your other areas of interests, whether that be surgery, imaging, medicine, cardiology, ECC, exotics or mentoring others.

Why work with us:

Brand new, multidisciplinary Veterinary Referral Hospital with a high level of collaboration and mutual respect between colleagues, all working together to ensure the best outcome for the patient. 40 strong, stable permanent clinical team, all talented individuals with varied fields of interests, from Advanced Orthopedics, Advanced Medicine, ECC, Exotics, Surgery, Medicine, Imaging and Cardiology A supportive team environment filled with thriving professionals and mentors that have access to advanced equipment and facilities including a CT scanner, advanced ultrasound machine, endoscopy suite, slit lamp, operating loupes and CryoPen. Our colleagues have access to everything they need to fully utilize their extensive knowledge and experience, resulting in a very high standard of patient care, client care and job satisfaction. We provide 24hr hospitalization for our in patients on site. Salary 80,000-120,000pa for a full time role depending on experience and skillsets you can offer the team. Part time considered Flexible rota built around your specific lifestyle, commitment and passions outside work. Large local client base, as well as a diverse 2nd opinion/referral caseload with plenty of exposure to stimulating advanced and emergency work. We tailor your workload and CPD towards your specific abilities and fields of interest.

If this sounds like the kind of team and environment you would like to be part of, please get in touch with JF Nell (JVP) jf.nell@vets4pets.com


We are an Equal Opportunities Employer!


We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don't perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!