If you are a current Linnaeus Associate, you will need to apply internally. In order to do this, please contact our Talent Acquisition team (details can be found via The Link) and someone will be in touch to discuss and progress your application.

We are looking for a dermatology specialist to join our growing team. The dermatology service currently runs one day a week and is led by dermatology specialist Filippo De Bellis. We are looking for a dermatology specialist to work one day a week to support our growing case demand.

We currently have specialists in multiple disciplines including soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, ophthalmology, anaesthesia, cardiology, dermatology and diagnostic imaging and will be additionally incorporating neurology, oncology, orthopaedic surgery & emergency and critical care.

We have invested significantly in equipment and our new centre has a brand new 1.5T Philips BlueSeal MRI scanner (this is a low-helium system so also fits our pledge to sustainability and the planet), Siemens 64-slice CT scanner, Samsung RS-85 ultrasound, C-arm fluoroscopy, digital radiography and Karl Storz new endoscopy and bronchoscopy systems to name just a few!

Your role and responsibilities:

London Vet Specialists (LVS) are currently recruiting for a board certified veterinarian in small animal dermatology to join our multi-disciplinary team of specialists.

You will be committed to developing the hospital and providing high standards of care to both our patients and referring veterinary surgeons. You must be able to work as a team as well as independently supporting our clients, patients and clinical teams in our busy practice. This is a rewarding and challenging role that will require teamwork and dedication.

Key roles include:

• You will be a leader, providing high quality patient care and contributing to the future strategic growth of the service
• Provide clinical services as a medical oncology consultant
• Work collaboratively with all other services and foster good relationships
• Undertake supervision of our discipline specific and rotating interns
• Demonstrate professional standards that will advance patient care
• Be an ambassador for the team

You must fulfil the following requirements:

• Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (or eligible to become a member)
• Successful completion of a recognised ECVD residency programme
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Strong communication skills and professional approach
• Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK

Required personal attributes:

• Ability and passion to help develop and shape a growing service
• Desire to provide the best clinical service to all our patients
• A team-player with a positive attitude willing to help shape our culture
• A passion for mentoring and training colleagues

Benefits:

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays on a pro-rata basis *
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday
• Enhanced equal family leave
• Enhanced sickness policy
• RCVS & VDS fees paid
• Remuneration for specialty college fees
• CPD allowance
• Extensive learning and development programmes
• Progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes
• Discounts with Pet Plan
• Recruitment reward scheme
• Wellness package, including;
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Gym membership discount
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Flu vaccine voucher

*Pro-rata for part-time associates

At Linnaeus, we are committed to supporting the physical and mental health of all our Associates. We have an amazing team of Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) across our practices and central support office in addition to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available for everyone. For more information, click here  https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/about-us/health-and-wellbeing

To apply, please submit a letter of intent and your CV.

Part of an amazing global family

Linnaeus is owned by Mars, which makes us part of the 70,000 Veterinary Health Associates who spend their days thinking about the 400 million pets of the world and how to improve their lives. Being part of this amazing global group gives us the benefit of a huge network of experts and specialists, a future we can invest in and the security that allows us to concentrate on what we do best – caring for pets.

The future of the veterinary world is at the heart of everything we do. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Our Associates are fundamental to our success, and we are proud to count some of the finest specialists, veterinary surgeons and nurses in the UK among our team.

Being part of the Mars family of businesses provides huge development opportunities across the group for our Associates.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our associates.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the Apply Button or for more information, please feel free to reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]