Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

VC Evidensia UK; Bangor; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join their supportive team in Bangor. This role offers the chance to work in a well-equipped clinic with a focus on high-quality patient care and community support. You'll benefit from a flexible working pattern, competitive salary, and numerous professional development opportunities. The vibrant coastal town of Bangor provides an attractive lifestyle, combining scenic beauty with modern conveniences. Join a team that values collaboration, education, and excellence in veterinary practice, and make a difference in the lives of pets and their owners.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Welcome Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

CPD Allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted Pet Treatment

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with a passion for animal care and surgery.
• Experience in client communication and building relationships with pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care for small animals, primarily cats and dogs.
• Conduct surgeries and manage post-operative care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgery

Client Communication

Animal Care

Education

Veterinary Degree

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Dental Radiography

Job description

Rathgael Veterinary Clinic, Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man

Salary up to £65,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Join a team where collaboration, care, and community come together. Rathgael Garden Lodge Vets is excited to welcome a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to our growing family. Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time position, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and progressive team within our well-established group of small animal clinics based across Bangor, Holywood, and Stormont.

Discover a place to make a difference

At Rathgael, we’re passionate about providing high-quality care to our patients and support to their owners. Our work predominantly involves cats and dogs, but we also see the occasional rabbit, small furry, and even injured wildlife brought in by the local community, no two days are ever the same! While the role will be primarily based at our Bangor branch, there will be opportunities to collaborate and support our other sites, creating variety and team-wide connection.

Our Bangor clinic is thoughtfully laid out, featuring a spacious reception area with separate waiting zones for cats and dogs, two consultation rooms, a surgical theatre, x-ray and dental suites, laser equipment, dispensary, and an in-house lab. You will have access to digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental radiography, laser therapy, and diathermy, everything you need to deliver the very best care.

Consultations run throughout the day, with a strong emphasis on continuity of care, giving you the opportunity to build trusted relationships with our long-standing clients and their pets. Surgery is scheduled into your week, typically two mornings, and includes everything from routine procedures to a wide range of dental cases referred to us, as well as heart scans, endoscopy, and orthopaedics. While we’re confident in managing many cases in-house, we have excellent referral options available if needed.

Our dedicated nursing team are vital to our day-to-day operations and take on an active role with their own consults, wellness screenings, post-op discharges, administrative support, and theatre duties.

We work closely as a team, with a shared commitment to patient care and community support including regular collaborations with local charities like Barn Rescue and Cats Protection.

A Truly Supportive and Skilled Team

Our close-knit team includes six vets, three registered veterinary nurses, and a wider support team of 17 across our sites, including SVNs, ACAs, receptionists, and admin staff. With certificate holders in General Practice, Dermatology, Small Animal Surgery, and Orthopaedics, we’re passionate about professional growth and provide strong mentorship and funding for postgraduate certificates. As an accredited training practice, we’re also proud to support the next generation of veterinary nurses.

A Practice Where You Can Thrive

We’ve recently been recognised at the Agria Pet Awards, taking home titles for SVN of the Year, Animal Care Assistant of the Year, and Clinical Coach of the Year, achievements that reflect the dedication and spirit of our team.

If you’re looking to grow your career in a welcoming environment that values teamwork, education, and excellence in patient care, we’d love to hear from you. As part of your role, you’ll also receive a complimentary ASVPNI subscription.

Build your career around you

We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.

Full time 40 hours per week from 8:30am - 7pm rota across 5 days per week, 1:4 Saturday mornings 9-12, no out of hours.

Life in Bangor

Located on the scenic shores of Belfast Lough, Bangor is a vibrant coastal town in Northern Ireland that offers the perfect blend of seaside charm and modern convenience. With its picturesque marina, award-winning parks, leisure centre with 50m pool and town centre with shops, cafés, music venues and restaurants, Bangor provides a relaxed yet lively lifestyle. Excellent transport links to Belfast, just a 30-minute drive or train ride away, make it an ideal base for those who want the benefits of both city access and coastal living. Whether you're exploring coastal walks, enjoying water sports, or soaking up the local culture, Bangor is a welcoming and attractive place to live and work.

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

6.6 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline

Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Development

£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata

Certificate support

Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy

Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider

All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding

All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund

Infection Prevention and Control Programme

Quality Improvement Programme

Professional Memberships

BVA membership

VDS cover

RCVS fees

Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well

Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria

Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you

Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers

Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

At IVC Evidensia we are 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.

Rathgael Veterinary Clinic, Bangor

24 Brook Lane, Bangor, County Down, BT19 1ST, United Kingdom

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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.