Farm Vets Required for expanding, established Mixed Practice in Northern Ireland

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary recruitment firm in Northern Ireland is looking for a Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon in Cookstown. Join a supportive and collaborative environment where professional development is encouraged. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £47,000 to £75,000, along with benefits such as paid holiday, CPD allowance, and career progression opportunities. Interested candidates should apply or contact for more info.

Benefits

6.6 weeks paid holiday

Enhanced company sick pay

£1,750 annual CPD allowance

Health Shield contributions

Family leave pay policies

Qualifications

• Experience in large animal practice preferred.
• Willingness to engage in CPD and professional development.
• Must be a registered vet in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to large animals on farms.
• Participate in herd health and fertility management.
• Engage in out-of-hours duties on a rota system.

Skills

Large animal handling

Veterinary knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Northern Ireland

My client in Cookstown, Northern Ireland are looking to recruit a large animal vet. This role offers a large-animal-only caseload within a supportive, collaborative environment where knowledge is shared, professional development is encouraged, and career progression is structured. Whether you are a developing or experienced vet, they welcome applications from candidates from 12 months upwards to join this eight-vet farm practice.

Based in the historic town of Cookstown, this veterinary group provides small animal, farm, and pig services. And are also a recognized veterinary nurse training centre. The farm team delivers consultancy, herd health, and fertility management across a diverse client base. Farms vary from 30 to over 1,100 cows, and they also work with suckler herds, beef finishing units, sheep, and camelids. You will be part of a dynamic and structured team, with the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues, including certificate holders, and gain hands-on experience in a variety of large-animal settings.

The role offers a total remuneration package ranging from £47,000 to £75,000, depending on experience, which includes salary, accommodation, a company van, Out-of-hours work is required on a one-in-four rota, with time off in lieu provided for weekend work. CPD and certificate training are strongly encouraged and fully supported, helping you to develop your skills and achieve your professional goals.

The practice values the wellbeing and development of their team. Employees benefit from 6.6 weeks of paid holiday including bank holidays, enhanced company sick pay, and a £1,750 annual CPD allowance. Health Shield contributes towards a wide range of health and wellbeing treatments, and they provide full RCVS membership, VDS cover, and a subscription to AVSPNI. Enhanced family leave pay is offered for maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, and surrogacy. They actively encourage career progression and regularly review pay and engage colleagues through feedback surveys.

Become part of a large, collaborative, and supportive veterinary team, delivering high-quality care to a wide variety of farm clients while developing your skills in a nurturing and professional environment.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail] or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses like you in finding the ideal job.