Small Animal Vet – 4-Day Week, CPD, No OOH (Maternity)

VetNI; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD funded

RCVS/VDS paid

AVSPNI membership

Flexible hours

Job summary

Iveagh Vets in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, seeks an experienced small animal vet for maternity cover from December 2026. You’ll join a friendly team with a varied caseload and the ability to work up medical and surgical cases to a high standard.

The role offers a four-day week (8.30am–6.00pm) with alternate Saturdays, funded CPD, and RCVS/VDS and AVSPNI fees paid; MiNightVet handles out-of-hours. Flexible hours are available.

Qualifications

• Experienced small animal veterinarian.
• Strong medical and surgical skills.
• Excellent communication with clients and colleagues.
• Commitment to providing excellent care.
• Available for maternity cover starting December 2026.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload and work up medical cases.
• Handle surgical cases to a high standard.
• Collaborate within a friendly, supportive team.

Skills

Medical skills

Surgical skills

Communication

Care quality

Education

Qualified Veterinarian

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

In-house lab (IDEXX)

Job description

Iveagh Vets in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, seeks an experienced small animal vet for maternity cover from December 2026. You’ll join a friendly team with a varied caseload and the ability to work up medical and surgical cases to a high standard.

The role offers a four-day week (8.30am–6.00pm) with alternate Saturdays, funded CPD, and RCVS/VDS and AVSPNI fees paid; MiNightVet handles out-of-hours. Flexible hours are available.