Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal – Rathgael Vets

Vet Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Northern Ireland seeks a veterinarian to provide exceptional care for small animals. Responsibilities include conducting consultations, performing surgeries, and collaborating with a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will hold a veterinary degree and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £63,000 and benefits including a relocation allowance and welcome bonus.

Benefits

Salary up to £63,000

Relocation Allowance up to £5,000

Welcome Bonus up to £5,000

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in Veterinary Medicine and relevant experience.
• Strong communication skills to interact with clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct consultations and build relationships with clients.
• Perform a range of surgical procedures including routine spays.
• Work with a dedicated nursing team for patient care.

Skills

Veterinary medicine and surgery

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Job description

Overview

Salary up to £63,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £5,000. At Rathgael Garden Lodge Vets, collaboration, care, and community are at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited to our well-established small animal clinics in Bangor, Holywood, and Stormont. Our caseload mainly involves cats and dogs but also the occasional rabbit and small furry.

Location & Facilities

Based primarily at our Bangor branch, with the chance to support our other sites, keeping your work interesting and connected across the team. We have a spacious reception with separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, two consult rooms, a dedicated theatre, prep area, diagnostic suite with X-ray, endoscope, and ultrasound, as well as a separate dental suite with dental X-ray.

Responsibilities

• Consultations focusing on continuity of care to build lasting relationships with our loyal clients and their pets.
• Involvement in a healthy share of surgery time, from routine spays and lump removals to abdominal surgeries and a wide range of dental procedures.
• While we manage most cases in-house, we have excellent referral links for when extra support is needed.
• Work with a dedicated nursing team running their own consults, wellness checks, post-op discharges, and assisting across surgery and admin.

Team & Growth

You’ll be joining a close-knit group of six vets, six RVNs, and 12 support staff. Among our vets are certificate holders in General Practice, Small Animal Surgery, and Orthopaedics, and we’re proud of our commitment to mentorship and professional growth.

Hours & How to Apply

Our full-time role is 40 hours per week over five days, with just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9–12) and no out-of-hours or on-call.

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