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 delighted to have the opportunity to appoint an Ophthalmology Intern at our multi-disciplinary specialist referral centre.
The Intern will work alongside our Ophthalmology Specialists, Ophthalmology specialist nurse and nursing assistant. In clinic time will be spent supporting the service in consultations, theatre, wards and with diagnostic procedures.
As well as the practical learning that will come from being embedded within the Ophthalmology team, there will be structured learning with intern seminars and evening CPD events. This position would suit a motivated individual wishing to gain in-depth experience and pursue a further career in ophthalmology.
The position will be from 12 months, ideally starting in January 2025.
Candidates should ideally have 1- or 2-years post qualification experience in the UK plus have completed a rotating internship. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are essential.
Benefits
- 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- £1000 external CPD funded
- Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff discount schemes
- Wellness program including:
- Employee assistance program
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Free annual Flu jab
- Cycle to work scheme
- Recruitment referral reward scheme
Potential candidates wishing to discuss this position informally and confidentially are encouraged to contact Richard Everson at:
[email protected]Closing date for applications is Monday 7th October 2024.
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 with over 30 Specialists in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, diagnostic imaging, anaesthesia, dentistry and dermatology.
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.
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.
Salary:£37,000 per annum;
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]