Head of Veterinary Radiology

Head of Veterinary Radiology - Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists

Lumbry Park (Alton)

Head of Radiology at Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists in Alton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an ECVDI or ACVR board-certified or residency trained clinician to join Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists. You'll become part of our Specialist-led multi-disciplinary clinical team, which includes highly motivated residents, specialty and general interns, highly skilled nurses, and incredible support teams.

The radiology team currently employs two full-time ECVDI Specialists (this role is to replace one of these positions), three residents, a diagnostic imaging intern, three radiographers and one diagnostic imaging technician. The advertised position can be tailored to either full-time (four days per week) or part-time.

We are in the process of installing a Siemens Magnetom Flow 1.5 T MRI to replace our existing MRI scanner, the first of its kind in both human and veterinary healthcare in the UK. We also have a state-of-the-art CT scanner, digital radiography, and high-end ultrasound units. We collaborate extensively with other services within the hospital to optimize patient care.

Benefits:

We offer an exceptional remuneration package, including five weeks of holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays, an industry-leading contributory pension, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience, among many other benefits.

Furthermore, we support further career progression with a generous CPD (Continuing Professional Development) allowance and associated time off. CVS provides a wide range of internal CPD courses, not exclusively focused on clinical work, allowing those interested in diversifying their skill set to benefit. Additionally, there are opportunities for clinical research and teaching.

We are deeply committed to supporting the well-being of our staff. Our wellness program includes an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured, an optional health shield cash plan, Mental Health First Aiders, and Wellbeing Champions within the practice. We also have a refresh fund that provides breakfast mornings, among other initiatives.

About us

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists is a large specialist-led multidisciplinary referral hospital providing veterinary referral services across the South of England including London, the south coast and the Thames Valley. Our services include Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Orthopaedic and Soft Tissue Surgery, and Physiotherapy. The hospital is an ISFM gold feline clinic and was awarded the BVHA design award for an outstanding working environment. We are part of CVS (UK) Ltd, the largest provider of integrated veterinary services in the UK; the referrals division currently operates eight referral hospitals in the UK and Ireland.

Location

Lumbry Park Veterinary Specialists hospital is situated on the edge of the beautiful South Downs with ample opportunity for outdoor activities and plenty of cosy Hampshire pubs to explore. We are 40 minutes from the south coast and less than an hour from London with easy access to several major airports making our location excellent in so many respects.