Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons is seeking an ECVDI or ACVR Diploma Holder to lead our world-renowned diagnostic imaging service at our state-of-the-art Equine Hospital and Diagnostic Centre in Newmarket, UK.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the world’s leading equine veterinary practices and play a key role in the continued development of an internationally recognised diagnostic imaging service. Our hospital welcomes more than 3,000 horses each year, providing an exciting and varied caseload across a broad range of equine disciplines.  In addition, Rossdales has a wider practice team of more than 50 veterinary surgeons, providing regular veterinary care to professional and amateur clients throughout Newmarket, Lambourn and Hertfordshire.

Our extensive imaging facilities include:

  • Qalibra CT
  • Hallmarq standing MRI
  • Hallmarq standing CT
  • Nuclear scintigraphy
  • Digital radiography
  • Ultrasonography

The successful candidate will be supported by a highly experienced team of imaging technicians, nurses and veterinary interns, all skilled in acquiring high-quality diagnostic images across our range of imaging modalities. You will also be immersed in a highly respected and experienced multidisciplinary team of specialists across the fields of sports medicine, surgery, internal medicine, dentistry, reproduction and anaesthesia.

The role

The successful candidate will lead our diagnostic imaging service, working collaboratively with colleagues across the practice to deliver an exceptional standard of diagnostic imaging and clinical support.

Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered. The position will include participation in the out-of-hours on-call rota, with additional working hours, including Bank Holidays, as required to meet the needs of the practice.

For further information, see the full job description.

We are committed to supporting the professional development and wellbeing of our clinicians. Benefits include:

  • Professional indemnity insurance paid by the practice.
  • RCVS membership fees paid by the practice.
  • Fees for two additional professional memberships paid by the practice.
  • An excellent CPD package, supporting both external learning opportunities and participation in our internationally renowned Rossdales CPD programmes.

Essential requirements:

Applicants must:

  • Hold an ECVDI or ACVR Diploma.
  • Be eligible for registration with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS).
  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Be fluent in written and spoken English.

Applications from clinicians currently working overseas are welcomed. However, candidates must be eligible to register with the RCVS by the time of interview.

Benefits package:

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

  • Enhanced holiday
  • Opportunity to buy and sell holiday
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Life Assurance
  • Enhanced family schemes, including maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee Discount Scheme
  • Westfield Health plan
  • Workplace Pension Scheme
  • Employee Activities / Events

Salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience.

Application Process and Timeline

To discuss this position further, please contact Tim Barnett

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@rossdales.com

Closing date: Friday 4th December 2026 

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