Small Animal Vet

Vet Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 38,700 - 47,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

RCVS fees paid

VDS fees paid

AVSPNI fees paid

£1,000 CPD allowance

Contributory pension

Job summary

USPCA Newry-based practice provides an affordable veterinary service while caring for shelter animals and wildlife – a genuinely rewarding role. Our busy first-opinion small animal practice sits in our Newry centre, which also houses a rehoming centre, wildlife facilities, grooming salon and pet store.

You’ll join a close-knit team of 3 veterinary surgeons, 3 RVNs and 2 ANAs. The full-time contract is 35 hours, typically 9am–7pm; part-time considered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years veterinary experience or equivalent preferred.
• Sole charge duties may occur.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied medical and surgical caseload, including wildlife.
• Join a close-knit team of 3 vets, 3 RVNs and 2 ANAs.
• No OOH; Saturdays shared among staff.

Job description

Location

Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, Co. Down

Contract

Full Time/35 hours per week (part time will be considered)

Join the second oldest animal welfare charity in the world and make a real difference every day! Established in 1836, the USPCA is committed to preventing cruelty and relieving animal suffering – a purpose that has remained unchanged over that time. Our Newry-based practice provides an affordable veterinary service while caring for shelter animals and wildlife – making this a genuinely rewarding role.

We are a busy first-opinion small animal practice located within our centre in Newry, which also houses a rehoming centre, wildlife facilities, grooming salon and pet supplies store. You’ll enjoy a varied medical and surgical caseload – including wildlife – in a supportive environment.

You’ll enjoy a varied medical and surgical caseload – including wildlife – in a supportive environment.

You will be joining a close knit, experienced team of 3 veterinary surgeons, 3 RVNs and 2 ANAs. Our full-time contract is 35 hours (part time will be considered), typically 9am-7pm but shorter shifts can be accommodated. There is time off in lieu for overtime worked. There is no OOH and Saturdays are shared within the team.

We would be open to both full-time or part-time applicants, ideally with a minimum of 2 years experience as they will be required to work sole charge at times, however we would be open to supporting a new graduate for the right applicant.

Package

• Salary starting at £43,000 D.O.E
• 25 days annual leave, plus 10 statutory holidays
• RCVS, VDS and AVSPNI fees paid
• £1,000 CPD allowance
• Contributory pension scheme

If meaningful work, genuine work–life balance, and a supportive team matter to you, we’d love to hear from you.