Specialist in Veterinary Cardiology

Job Type: Part time

Start Date: Spring 2026

About us

DWR is one of the largest specialist multi-disciplinary referral centres in Europe. Located in Cambridgeshire, our brand new, state-of-the-art hospital has a team of specialists that cover a wide range of disciplines, including a large ECC team in addition to cardiology. 

We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Cardiology Specialist (Board-Certified) or Residency-Trained Clinician to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, referral-based environment, delivering exceptional care to patients with complex cardiac conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with cardiovascular diseases, including echocardiography, ECG interpretation, and interventional procedures.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (internal medicine, surgery, anaesthesia) to ensure comprehensive patient care.

• Offer clinical guidance and mentorship to interns, residents, and nursing staff.

• Communicate effectively with clients, providing clear explanations of diagnoses, treatment options, and prognoses.

• Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

• Engage in continuing education and maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in veterinary cardiology.

Requirements

• Board Certification (ECVIM or ACVIM in Cardiology) OR completion of a recognised cardiology residency program.

• Proven clinical experience in managing complex cardiac cases.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to client care and team collaboration.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced referral hospital environment.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in interventional cardiology procedures (e.g., pacemaker implantation, balloon valvuloplasty).

• Interest in teaching and mentoring veterinary professionals.

• Research involvement or willingness to contribute to clinical studies.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays and Birthday Leave 
• RCVS and VDS fees paid 
• External CPD funded 
• Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program 
• Career progression opportunities 
• Staff discount schemes 
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Enhanced equal family leave
• E-car salary sacrifice scheme
• Employer contribution pension scheme
• Wellness program including: employee assistance program, eyecare voucher scheme, free annual flu jab
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

For an informal discussion, please contact Sian Emery (Talent Acquisition Partner) at [email protected].