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
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Internships
Surgical Internship
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon to join our surgical internship programme with a start date of July 2025. 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. Fitzpatrick […]
Nursing
Registered Veterinary Nurse (Wards)
Fitzpatrick Referrals is looking for a dedicated and passionate registered veterinary nurse who can provide advanced inpatient nursing care to patients receiving innovative orthopaedic and neurological treatments. Your ability to be forward-thinking, show empathy and demonstrate exemplary teamwork is essential. As a wards registered veterinary nurse (RVN) you will provide exceptional inpatient care to our […]
Internships
Advanced Orthopaedics & Neurosurgery Internship
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic veterinary surgeon to join our advanced orthopaedic and neurosurgery internship programme with a start date of June / July 2025. 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 […]
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
19 years
Practice experience
7
Theatres
2100+
Successful surgeries per year
40+
Animals cared for each week
JOIN US
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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