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 Specialist in Diagnostic Imaging (RCVS, European or American board certified) or a residency-trained clinician to complement our diagnostic imaging team which comprises remote specialists, a human sonographer, imaging clinicians and three CT/MR radiographers . We would give consideration to candidates wanting a full or part-time position, including a hybrid model shared with a teleradiology role.

Imaging facilities include a dedicated advanced imaging suite with Canon Vantage Elan 1.5T MRI and Aquilion Lightning 16-slice CT, and Philips Epiq 5 Ultrasound, Affinity Ultrasound, BV Endura C arm and mobile digital radiography unit and a Sound C-series static digital radiography unit. All imaging modalities are linked to a Picture Archive and Communication System (PACS).

You will be remunerated in line with other Specialist-level positions and will be eligible for other generous package incentives.

Benefits

• 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
• RCVS and VDS fees paid
• Up to two additional professional memberships 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
• Wellness program including:
  • Employee assistance program
  • Eyecare voucher scheme
  • Free annual Flu jab
  • Cycle to work scheme
• Recruitment referral reward scheme

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.

About us

North Downs Specialist Referrals is one of the longest-established private veterinary referral practices in the UK. We have a large, varied and interesting caseload providing imaging support for over 30 Specialists in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, anaesthesia, dentistry and dermatology. We have a significant interventional radiology caseload.

We enjoy and are proud of our collegial and supportive environment and our excellent hospital facilities. Many of our associates are long-term employees because our cooperative and mutually respectful philosophy allows individuals to thrive.

Located in the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,  we enjoy living and working in a charming bucolic location. At the same time, we are only 30 minutes by train from Central London and 20 minutes by car from Gatwick Airport so extremely well-positioned for metropolitan life and international travel.

Please contact Amy Bowcott, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist [email protected] mobile number: 07463 184972 for a fully confidential and informal chat regarding this unique opportunity.

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.

Part of an amazing global family

Linnaeus is owned by Mars, that makes us part of their 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. 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.

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.

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]