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Job Title:ECVN Residency in Veterinary Neurology
Location: Southfields Veterinary Specialists
Hours: Full time
ApplicationClosing Date:19January 2026
StartingfromMarch 2026, at the earliest convenience of the chosen candidate.
Salary:£42,240 per annum
Applications are invited foranexciting vacancyfor athree-year ECVN conforming Neurology and Neurosurgery Residency,commencingfromMarch2026.You will be working as part ofSouthfieldsteam of4ECVNDiplomates,1fellowresident in training,two neurology nursesand 1 patient care assistant.
About us
Southfields is a large multi-disciplinary veterinary hospital in Essex, UK, having diploma holders in multiple disciplines including oncology, radiation therapy, imaging, orthopaedics, soft tissue, anaesthesia, medicine,ophthalmologyand exotics.We areonly 30 mins away from central Londonbut also close tobeautiful countryside and sandy beaches.There are excellent transport links to Europe and beyond via Stansted, London City and Gatwick airports as well as the Eurostar.
This is an exciting time to join our large multi-disciplinary veterinary teaminour 40,000 sq. ft, state-of-the-art veterinary referral hospital,with 16 consultingrooms, newcross-sectional imaging machines (SiemensMagnetomSola 1.5T MRI and Siemens 64-slice CT) and a mobile C-Arm and portable X-ray machineforuse in our 4 out of 7 lead-linedtheatres.
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.
The team and your role
Theresponsibilitiesin the position include:
1. Supervised responsibility for a large and varied caseload
2. An integrated and multidisciplinary approach to case management
3. Contribution to our active research program through clinical research projects
4. In addition to day-to-day clinicaldutiesyou will alsoparticipatein an out of hours on-call rota for neurological and neurosurgical emergencies.
What kind of personyouneed to be?
You need to be a highly motivated self-starter with:
5. The ability to work as part of a team and individually
6. An inclination to learn,organiseand develop your skills
7. A desire to provide the best clinical service to all our patients and clients
8. A good sense of humour.
Preference will be given to candidates with:
9. A completed rotating internship
10. If possible,a neurology specific internship at a referral hospitall
11. A minimum of 2 years First Opinionexperience isalsodesirable.
Benefits
12. 5 weeks holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave
13. RCVS & VDS fees paid
14. External CPD funded
15. Extensive free online Linnaeus CPD program
16. Career progression opportunities
17. Staff discount schemes
18. Life Assurance
19. Enhanced sicknesspay
20. Enhanced equal family leave
21. E-car salary sacrifice scheme
22. Employer contribution pension scheme
23. Wellness program including:
24. Employeeassistanceprogram
25. Eyecare voucher scheme
26. Free annual Flu jab
27. Cycle to work scheme
28. Recruitment referral reward scheme
Southfields is part of Linnaeus and Mars Veterinary Health, the largest family-owned veterinary company in the world. Being privately owned, we can truly be driven by our purpose, to create a better world, and think long-term as opposed to being focused solely on short-term profits.
At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people. Our Associates are over 6000 strong and empowered to speak up, step up and deliver quality services. You’ll have access to a huge network of specialists, worldwide development opportunities and an easily accessible, comprehensive wellbeing package that prioritises your physical and mental health, allowing you to focus on what you do best – care for pets.
We are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse, we care about you and want you to be authentic, with everything you need to perform at your best. We are all individual but two important things bring us together: a commitment to excellence and our passion to achieve our purpose.
All applications with the relevant skills and qualifications will be carefully considered. If you need any support in completing your application or simply want to find out more about Southfields, Linnaeus or the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk.
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