Job Description

Veterinary Ophthalmologist – Glasgow

Be part of our next chapter in a brand-new, purpose-built referral hospital

Veterinary Vision is excited to invite applications for a Veterinary Ophthalmologist to join our Glasgow service, as we prepare to relocate to a new, purpose-built referral hospital.

This move represents a significant investment in our future and enables us to expand our ophthalmology team, enhance our facilities, and continue delivering exceptional referral care across Scotland.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join a growing service at a pivotal moment, helping to shape how ophthalmology is delivered within a newly designed hospital environment, built specifically to support advanced referral practice.

You’ll benefit from:

• A growing and diverse ophthalmology referral caseload
• Close collaboration with a wider, highly experienced ophthalmology team across four sites
• Full support from our dedicated ophthalmic nursing team
• Excellent scope for development through a tailored in-house training programme, suitable for all experience levels

Why Glasgow?

Located in Glasgow, this role offers the best of both worlds:

• A vibrant, cultural city with renowned food, music, arts, and sport
• Easy access to Scotland’s stunning countryside, lochs, and coastline
• Excellent transport links for commuting and travel across the UK
• A dynamic and diverse city ideal for both early-career clinicians and those looking to settle long term

Who We’re Looking For

• A passion for ophthalmology and high clinical standards
• We welcome applications from:
  • Vets working towards an ophthalmology certificate
  • Certificate holders
  • Advanced practitioners and Diplomates

What We Can Offer

• The opportunity to join during an exciting period of growth and investment
• A brand-new, purpose-built hospital designed around referral medicine
• A collaborative, supportive working environment
• Relocation package available
• Clear career progression within a growing referral group

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave plus birthday leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Funded external CPD, including certificates (subject to approval)
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD programmes
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount schemes

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Support

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• Free annual flu jab
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

If you would like to apply for this position or discuss in more detail please contactsian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk