London Vet Specialists relocated to a new state-of-the-art site in Hammersmith, West London in 2024. It’s a very exciting time to join us as we are still shaping our boutique London multidisciplinary referral hospital. The hospital boasts an incredible location within a stone’s throw from the river Thames and nestled within the bustling and thriving Hammersmith & Fulham neighbourhood. The site is easily accessible by public transport from all areas of London and is also extremely well located for international travel links by air and train. We are looking for an additional internal medicine specialist to join our team, on a 12-month, fixed-term parental leave contract. We currently have specialists in multiple disciplines including Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Dermatology, Diagnostic Imaging, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, and Soft Tissue Surgery, as well as a new Emergency and Critical Care Specialist. As part of the relocation, we have investing significantly in equipment and the new centre has a brand new 1.5T Philips BlueSeal MRI scanner (this is a low-helium system so also fits our pledge to sustainability and the planet), Siemens 64-slice CT scanner, Samsung RS-85 ultrasound, C-arm fluoroscopy, digital radiography and Karl Storz new endoscopy and bronchoscopy systems to name just a few. **Your role and responsibilities:** London Vet Specialists (LVS) are currently recruiting for a board-certified veterinarian in small animal internal medicine to join our multi-disciplinary team, including 3 medicine specialists. You will be committed to developing the hospital and providing high standards of care to both our patients and referring veterinary surgeons. You must be able to work as a team as well as independently supporting our clients, patients and clinical teams in our busy practice. This is a rewarding and challenging role that will require teamwork and dedication. **Key roles include:** + Provide clinical services as an internal medicine consultant + Work collaboratively with all other services and foster good relationships​Undertake supervision of our discipline specific and rotating interns + Demonstrate professional standards that will advance patient care + Be an ambassador for the team **You must fulfil the following requirements** : + Membership of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (or eligible to become a member) + Be a recognised ECVIM or ACVIM diploma holder + Excellent command of written and spoken English + Strong communication skills and professional approach + Provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK **​** **Required personal attributes:** + Ability and passion to help develop and shape a growing service + Desire to provide the best clinical service to all our patients + A team-player with a positive attitude willing to help shape our culture + A passion for mentoring and training colleagues ​ **Benefits:** + 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays on a pro-rata basis * + Additional paid day off to celebrate your birthday + Enhanced equal family leave + Enhanced sickness policy + RCVS & VDS fees paid + Remuneration for specialty college fees + CPD allowance + Extensive learning and development programmes + Progression opportunities + Staff discount schemes + Discounts with Pet Plan + Recruitment reward scheme **Wellness package, including:** + Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) + Gym membership discount + Cycle2Work scheme + Eye care vouchers + Flu vaccine voucher *Pro-rata for part-time associates 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. For more information, click here https://www.linnaeusgroup.co.uk/about-us/health-and-wellbeing **Potential candidates wishing to discuss this position informally and confidentially are encouraged to contact** **sian.emery@linnaeusgroup.co.uk** **.** **** Start date is ideally the second week in October ****