Veterinary Surgeon

CVS Group; Irvinestown; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

RCVS & VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

33 days holiday

CVS Pension Scheme

Vet Oracle telemedicine access

Wellbeing support facilities

Staff discounts on pet care

Job summary

Three Valleys Veterinary in Irinestown, Northern Ireland, is seeking a part-time Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly team. The role offers an 17-hour‑per‑week rota with on‑call duties provided from home, and a supportive environment where clinicians can grow and develop their skills.

We are a first-opinion, small animal and mixed practice with a collaborative team of two vets and three nurses. You’ll deliver high‑quality animal care while enjoying access to CPD, mentoring and a strong local

Qualifications

• GP Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for high‑quality animal care.
• Confident in clinical skills with a willingness to grow.
• Able to handle varied caseload and contribute to team.

Responsibilities

• Provide GP veterinary care for small animal and mixed cases.
• Manage surgical and medical cases and perform diagnostic investigations.
• Join the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota, with on‑call from home.
• Support and mentor colleagues to maintain clinical standards.

Skills

Compassionate

Clinical skills

Team player

Mentoring

Job description

Part time Veterinary Surgeon, Three Valleys Veterinary, Irinestown, Northern Ireland.

Three Valleys Veterinary are on the lookout for a compassionate and dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to become part of our friendly team based in Irinestown, Northern Ireland.

Rota: 17 hours a week. Share of the on-call out of hours rota provided from home. If you are seeking a different pattern please get in touch.

At CVS, we put our colleagues first, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges, you'll always have the resources and teams alongside you. We'll be your biggest supporter it's in our nature.

With market leading learning, on the job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues, you'll have the tools to grow whether you're building confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

Life at Three Valleys Veterinary

Three Valleys Vets has been delivering outstanding veterinary care for over 20 years, supporting small animal, equine, and farm clients across Fivemiletown (Co. Tyrone), Irvinestown (Co. Fermanagh), and the surrounding areas.

We are proud of our loyal client base, who trust us to provide the highest standards of care for their animals. This drives us to maintain strong clinical standards and to approach each case with thoroughness and attention to detail. As a result, we see a varied and interesting caseload.

The team is made up of two veterinary surgeons and three nurses, working within a well-equipped practice with all the usual veterinary facilities.

This is a first-opinion practice offering both small animal and mixed veterinary services. There is an out-of-hours on-call rota, which the successful candidate will be expected to join, with on‑call provided from home.

About you

We are seeking a GP Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team. You will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals, you're committed to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.
• Confident in your clinical skills, you'll be able to take on surgical and medical cases and carry out diagnostic investigations with precision.
• Keen to develop, you're committed to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types
• A natural mentor and team player, you'll enjoy supporting and inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive. Providing ongoing support to team members with opportunities for progression.
• Client care comes naturally to you, you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long‑lasting relationships.
• As a vetyou'll be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

The benefits

At CVS, we know that care for our patients starts with dedicated people like you. That's why we invest in your growth and your future. When you join our team, you'll receive (pro‑rated for PT and fixed term):

• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications (CertAVP, PgCert) with tuition, exams, and study leave covered
• Up to 33 days holiday (with option to buy/sell)
• CVS Pension Scheme
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialists, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads for case support and mentoring
• Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and enhanced family leave policies
• Staff pet care discounts – 50% off services, MiPet food and medications

Join us at CVS

We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to do their best work. We foster an inclusive and equitable workplace, where diverse perspectives are invited and people feel safe to speak up.

Wellbeing support is always available, from monthly line‑manager check‑ins to our network of 400 Wellbeing Champions, Pastoral Support Vets and personal mentors. We offer leading benefits and policies, such as our Health Shield which provides support for physical and mental health.

Our aim is to free up clinical colleagues to do what they do best, so we offer practices a wide range of operational support. Central expert HR, recruitment, payroll, IT, finance, procurement teams are on hand to support with all aspects relating to the smooth running of each practice.

We prioritise investment in our facilities, delivering significant enhancements across numerous practices through a dedicated multi‑million‑pound improvement fund.