Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a well-respected veterinary clinic in Ballymena! This role is perfect for recent graduates eager to embark on a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine. Join a supportive team that values personal growth and professional development. With a structured mentorship program, you will receive guidance from experienced professionals while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. The clinic offers a competitive starting salary, generous holiday allowance, and a range of employee benefits designed to support your well-being. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a nurturing environment to kickstart your career, this is the place for you!

Benefits

7 weeks holiday per year

Birthday as a paid day off

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted treatment for pets

Professional memberships coverage

Qualifications

• Recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in small animal care is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to small animals at the clinic.
• Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of veterinary professionals.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Animal Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Laboratory Facilities

Job description

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic, Ballymena, Ballymena, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time Year 1 salary from £34,000 P/R

Shape your journey, shape the future
No matter where your passion in veterinary medicine lies, the IVC Evidensia Graduate Academy programme offers a comprehensive and tailored learning experience to support you in achieving your potential.
Are you a recent or soon-to-be veterinary graduate looking to embark on a successful and fulfilling career in veterinary medicine?
Embark on an extraordinary journey with our Graduate Academy programme, designed to help you unlock your potential and achieve veterinary excellence. Discover practical and online CPD development opportunities. Feel empowered with mentor and well-being support, alongside a host of benefits and rewards. Find support and inspiration, with our global network of peers and professionals ready and waiting to welcome you.
Unlock your passions at Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic
Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic is an exclusively small animal clinic based in Ballymena and Antrim. You will mainly be based at our Ballymena site but will be required to do some work at our Antrim site. Ballymena is a town in County Antrim and is on the edge of the Belfast Metropolitan Area, with easy access to the Belfast International and City Airports, and the ports of Larne and Belfast. Ballymena offers a balance of town and country life, with nearby villages like Portglenone and Cullybackey.
We have a supported and dedicated team of 8 Vets, 7 RVNs, 3 ANAs and 1 Student Nurse. We have regular team building activities such as group walks, baking competition, quiz nights, Christmas party and we have even had a day trip to Rathlin Island. Within our team, we have certificate holders in Medicine, Soft Tissue Surgery, Exotics and Dermatology.
We pride ourselves on our personal touch and proactive healthcare approach. At Fenaghy we have the highest quality equipment to enable rapid diagnosis and treatment of our animals. We have quality x-ray, scanning and laboratory facilities, trained nursing staff, the safest anaesthetics and warm comfortable kennels for the hospitalisation of sick pets.
Step into a supportive start
40 hours per week with one set day off. Weekend rota working 1 in 7 from 9am – 2pm in Ballymena with 2 Nurses and 1 Receptionist once confident enough to do sole charge. No OOH which allows a great work life balance.
You will be supported by your assigned, dedicated Clinical Coach as well as the whole team. We are also a nurse training practice and the team enjoy teaching and mentoring.
Accommodation assistance available.
Be part of something bigger
At IVC Evidensia we are committed to supporting you in shaping your journey to reach your potential, whatever your goals. That’s why, our Graduate Academy programme has been developed to offer you the very best:
Boost your learning
Take your career to the next level with our comprehensive blended learning programme, with a choice of streams to fit your career dreams.
Connect, learn, grow
Build lifelong connections with our global community of veterinary professionals, and the opportunity to work at locations across our network as your career progresses.
Unlock your development
Explore your passions with exciting CPD and development opportunities, including the opportunity to for the IVC Evidensia Research Fund.
Supported to thrive
Gain invaluable experience and support from a dedicated mentor who cares about your progression.
Your wellbeing
Feel empowered with our wellbeing support offering. You will receive £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund.
Benefits and rewards
Discover a host of benefits and rewards, including a competitive salary starting from £34k.
A rewarding career – it’s yours for the taking.
We offer excellent employee benefits, as we believe that our people do their best work when they feel comfortable, nurtured, and valued:

• Year 1 salary from £34,000 pro rata increasing in year 2
• No financial tie-in
• 7 weeks holiday per year
• Your birthday as a paid day off
• Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia make a contribution as well.
• Private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
• Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing.
• Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
• Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
• Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
• Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
• Professional memberships – we cover the cost of your RCVS renewal fees and other memberships.

We know how committed you’ve been throughout your studies now let us help you create the perfect launch pad to a bright career. Join us on this exciting journey, and let's shape the future of veterinary care together.
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic, Ballymena 133 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT42 1DE, United Kingdom
Animals treated Small animals
Any questions before applying? Speak to Connor Parr from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
Talent Partner - Graduates Connor Parr