careers
Careers at Fitzpatrick Referrals
We are always looking to strengthen our team with skilled, dedicated, passionate professionals.
Our orthopaedics, neurology, dentistry and rehabilitation centre is based in Eashing and Fitzbionics is our manufacturing company which produces customised skeletal implants for Fitzpatrick Referrals’ patients and is based in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
JOBS
Featured jobs
Anaesthetist, Clinicians
Veterinary Anaesthetist
Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking for a veterinary anaesthetist to join our anaesthesia team at our hospital in Eashing, near Godalming in Surrey. You will work collaboratively with our current anaesthetist to provide supervision and organisation of the clinical anaesthesia service. Responsibilities within the hospital typically include elective and emergency daytime surgery, clinical rounds, and back-up […]
Clinical services
Floor Coordinator (non-clinical)
Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking for a new floor coordinator to join our busy hospital in Eashing. This is a non-clinical role, which plays a key part in the organisation, working to ensure the smooth running of the surgical day. The Floor Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the clinical team and flow of patients through the […]
Nursing
Registered Veterinary Nurses (various roles)
Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking to recruit veterinary nurses in the following roles: Clinical Nurse Lead We are looking for an experienced registered veterinary nurse, ideally with prior experience in people management to join the nursing management team. As a clinical nurse lead, you will line-manage a portion of our nurse and care assistant teams, work […]
Veterinary Care Assistants
Veterinary Care Assistant (Nights)
Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our veterinary care assistant team. Working as part of a team of 7 in total, including veterinary care assistants, nurses and a vet, the night team is responsible for providing excellent care of our inpatients overnight. You must be a committed person who […]
Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapist (part-time)
Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking for a committed, qualified and experienced hydrotherapist to join our dedicated hydrotherapy team. Candidates must hold an ABC Level 3 Certificate in Canine Hydrotherapy and some previous experience in treating a neuro/orthopaedic caseload would be preferred. Ideal applicants must be compassionate and work well in a team, with an eagerness to […]
Nursing
Anaesthesia Nurse
Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking for an experienced anaesthesia nurse to join our anaesthesia team at our hospital in Eashing, near Godalming in Surrey. You will provide support to our nursing and veterinary teams with all aspects of anaesthesia, from creating surgical anaesthesia plans to supporting during surgery and recovery. You will be part of the […]
Internships
Neurology Internship
We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeons to join our neurology internship programme with a start date around April/May 2026. You must be dedicated to practising the highest standards of veterinary medicine and patient care as well as committed to furthering your career through improving your knowledge base and technical skills. The neurology internship […]
Nursing
Experience a day as a referral nurse
Registered Veterinary Nurses, have you ever wondered what referral practice is like and whether you would enjoy it? Come and shadow one of our registered veterinary nurses at Fitzpatrick Referrals for either half a day or a whole day to experience referral nursing. Our specialist orthopaedics, neurology and dentistry hospital is based in Eashing, near […]
170+
Team members
20 years
Practice experience
7
Theatres
2100+
Successful surgeries per year
40+
Animals cared for each week
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Working at Fitzpatrick Referrals
Why work for Fitzpatrick Referrals
At Fitzpatrick Referrals, we have a team of dedicated individuals delivering world-class veterinary medicine and an unrivalled level of compassion and care.
A genuinely unique animal hospital with a team of people who have only one aim, and that is to help our animal friends regain a pain-free, functional quality of life.
Benefits
We offer an awesome range of benefits to help you thrive at Fitzpatrick Referrals.
These include
- Funded CPD
- Enhanced annual leave allowance
- Company sick pay
- Annual company events
- Life assurance
Training & development support
Ongoing support is provided via quarterly one-to-one meetings and a yearly appraisal.
Extra learning and CPD is encouraged and regular lectures are held internally so you can share and develop your knowledge.
Culture & wellbeing
Our passion is to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families when they need it most. At Fitzpatrick Referrals we are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our team members.
There is an employee assistance programme in place which provides support 24/7, 365 days a year, along with mental health first aiders on site. There is also a wellbeing programme through which regular social events and team-building activities take place.
Awards & accreditations
We are proud of our team for achieving the recognition of our veterinary profession for a whole host of awards, accreditations and accolades, highlighting the excellent standard of care and practices at Fitzpatrick Referrals.
Join us
We are always looking to strengthen our team with skilled, dedicated, passionate professionals.
JOB TYPES
Roles available in
Our nurses and veterinary care team are the heartbeat of referral practice. We offer roles in a range of different areas and specialisms and always look for compassionate and skilled team members.
Our interns play a key role within the clinical care team, with daily involvement in routine and cutting-edge surgery and a structured programme of teaching, including presentations and seminars, to help augment clinical learning.
Our dedicated physiotherapists and hydrotherapists are integral members of the team, who help ensure patients have the most effective recovery and return to function possible.
From finance, reception and secretaries, to HR, IT and marketing, we have positions across the company for passionate individuals who align with our mission and believe in excellent service.
Exciting opportunities
The vision of Fitzpatrick Referrals is to move medical science forward by providing excellence in veterinary care, creating a better world for animals and for each other.
Nurse experience days
Have you ever wondered what referral practice is like and whether you would enjoy it? Come and shadow one of our RVNs for either half a day or a whole day to experience the exciting opportunities in referral nursing.
EMS placements
For vet students in their fourth or final year of clinical studies. Gain two weeks of experience working in a hospital dedicated to orthopaedics and neurology, including daily surgeries, anaesthesia and advanced diagnostic imaging.
Residencies
Our three-year ECVS residency programme involves balanced rotations between two hospitals, both world-renowned with high case-loads of both routine and complex cases and first-class facilities.
ABOUT
Our values
The vision of Fitzpatrick Referrals is to move medical science forward by providing excellence in veterinary care, creating a better world for animals and for each other.
Integrity
We always endeavour to do the right thing.
Innovation
We challenge ourselves to develop new and better ways to solve problems.
Care
We care passionately about what we do.
Education
We are totally committed to learning and sharing knowledge and information.
Community
We work best when we work as a team.
OUR TEAM
Meet the team
Our experienced team, facilities and range of surgical and non-surgical solutions place us at the very forefront of modern veterinary orthopaedics and neurology.
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