Equine Veterinary Surgeon – O’Reilly & Fee, Armagh, Northern Ireland
We’re seeking a dedicated Equine Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and progressive team at O’Reilly & Fee, a 6-vet mixed practice with a thriving and expanding equine client base.
This is a predominantly equine role, offering the chance to work with a diverse and rewarding caseload, with excellent support from experienced colleagues. Out-of-hours duties are shared on a 1:4 rota, and include a mix of cases typical of a rural practice.
If you’re an equine vet looking for variety, autonomy, and great support, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out all the great CVS Group benefits here – https://careers.cvsvets.com/what-we-offer
Send your CV to Tanya Wilson at: tanya.wilson@oreillyandfee.co.uk or call: 028 3752 6777

The Northern Ireland Civil Service
Veterinary Officer
Salary: £61,673 – £64,469
Location: The successful candidates will be based at one of a variety of locations throughout Northern Ireland including field offices, meat plants, cold stores, ports (Larne and Belfast) or at the Department’s Headquarters buildings at Jubilee House, Ballykelly, or Clare House, Belfast.
DAERA Direct Offices are located in Armagh, Ballymena, Coleraine, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Magherafelt, Mallusk, Newry, Newtownards, Omagh and Strabane. Meat plants and cold stores are located in areas such as Antrim, Ballymena, Coleraine, Cookstown, Craigavon, Crumlin, Dungannon, Londonderry, Lurgan, Newry, Omagh and Richhill.
Reference: IRC316637
For more detailed information and to apply, please go to www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk
Completed application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on 13 March 2026.
The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT.
All queries can be directed to HRConnect by:
Email: recruitment@hrconnect.nigov.net
Telephone: 0800 1 300 330

Armagh Vet Station is seeking a full-time small animal veterinary surgeon to join our friendly, independent practice in Armagh City.
We are a modern, family-run clinic built around strong client relationships, continuity of care and practising thoughtful, evidence-based medicine. As a small team, we work closely together, support one another and believe in creating a calm, respectful place to work.
Our highly experienced nursing team are central to how we operate — skilled, proactive and genuinely supportive. We are also well equipped with modern diagnostic facilities, allowing cases to be worked up thoroughly and managed to a high standard in-house.
This role would suit a vet who enjoys general practice, is confident with routine consultations and surgery, and values clear communication with clients. Some sole charge will be required, so previous small animal experience is preferred. You will, however, always be working alongside capable and engaged nurses.
The position offers:
• 40-hour week
• No out-of-hours
• Shared Saturday mornings (9am–12pm)
• A close-knit, collaborative team
• Clinical freedom without sales targets
• Modern, well-equipped facilities
Benefits include:
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Generous CPD allowance and support
• Paid professional fees
If you are looking for a long-term role in an independent practice where your input is valued and you can build meaningful client relationships, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to apply, please forward your CV to hello@armaghvets.co.uk or contact Laura for an informal and confidential chat;
Lauraohaganvet@gmail.com
For more information on our clinic visit www.armaghvets.co.uk and check out our Facebook page!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Director at the newly amalgamated Hillsborough Veterinary Hospital, bringing together Cromlyn House Veterinary Hospital, Hillsborough Veterinary Referrals and MiNight Vets. This role is ideal for a senior vet passionate about clinical excellence, team development, and delivering outstanding patient and client care.
The Role
As Clinical Director, you will work closely with senior clinicians, nursing leaders and the management team to uphold exceptional clinical standards, strong financial performance, and foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture. This is a hands-on leadership position, combining clinical duties with strategic oversight.
Responsibilities
• Provide visible and effective clinical leadership across referral, first opinion and out-of-hours services
• Champion clinical governance and drive continuous improvement
• Lead, mentor and develop veterinary and nursing teams
• Support recruitment, retention and succession planning
• Oversee clinical standards, protocols and regulatory compliance
• Promote collaboration across departments
• Contribute to budgeting, financial performance and strategic development
• Maintain strong client relationships
About You
You’ll be an experienced veterinary surgeon with significant clinical expertise and proven leadership experience. You will be confident leading multidisciplinary teams, commercially aware, and committed to clinical quality, governance and team growth. You will communicate with clarity, empathy and confidence. Certificate or Advanced Practitioner status is desirable but not essential
Benefits
• RCVS & VDS fees fully covered
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access and funded postgraduate qualifications
• Up to 33 days annual leave (buy/sell options)
• Relocation package and visa fee support (where applicable)
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine and wider clinical support networks
• Health cash plan, wellbeing initiatives and enhanced family leave
Why Us?
Our hospital combines first opinion, referral and OOH services, offering a varied and stimulating clinical environment. As Clinical Director, you will have the autonomy to help shape the hospital’s future direction.
To apply please contact Jess at Jessica.Crosby@cvsvets.com

We have a fantastic role for a Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated team in Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on an FTC This role will involve working for our daytime team, and we’d love the chance to discuss this opportunity with you to answer any questions. Salary is DOE.
The role:
We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and caring Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our daytime team. This position would suit an experienced Vet with surgical experience in routine and emergency procedures and good communication skills. You will have a team player mentality and a passion to deliver excellent care and client service, plus the willingness to adapt.
Why us:
Campsie Vets is a small animal first opinion clinic with an out-of-hours veterinary emergency service, welcoming dogs, cats and small mammals. We are based in Omagh and provide emergency overnight care to clients.
Our friendly and experienced veterinary team provide the highest quality of veterinary care, surgery and treatment – along with regular check-ups and routine procedures.
We are proud to be able to offer Endoscopy and Keyhole (Laparoscopic) Surgery to our clients.
Our OOH service provides the out-of-hours service for several local first opinion member practices. Working from a modern clinic with top-of-the-range equipment and imaging, you’ll be well-prepared to provide a high standard of care
Benefits Including:
• RCVS & VDS fees paid in full
• Generous CPD allowance, BSAVA library access, 450+ courses, and fully funded postgraduate qualifications
• Up to 33 days holiday (option to buy/sell)
• Relocation package and visa fees covered (where applicable)
• Access to Vet Oracle telemedicine specialist, Advanced Clinical Services Network and Regional Clinical Leads
• Health cash plan, EAP, Wellbeing Champions, enhanced family leave policies
• Pet care discounts
Please contact our Senior Practice Director, Lauren Boyce, at lauren.boyce@cvsvets.com or David Vaughan in the resourcing team at david.vaughan@cvsvets.com

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) required to join our independent mixed practice in beautiful North Antrim. We are a friendly, progressive 10 vet practice with an expanding small animal caseload.
We offer:
– An excellent salary package with private health insurance.
– CPD encouraged and paid for.
– No OOH rota.
– RCVS membership and VDS cover.
– Approx. 26 hours/week.
For further information about our practice please see our website: www.riadavets.com or visit our Facebook/Instagram pages.
If you would like to join our great team of vets and support staff please forward CV to: info@riadavets.com or if you wish to discuss any details please contact Neil on (028) 27663126 or 07734166379.

Based in Dungannon, you will be part of a 13 vet team over 5 sites with a high medicine, soft tissue, orthopaedic and ECC case load availability. You would be working in a dynamic structured team towards 1st and 2nd opinion caseload with a structured career progression within a family environment. We have excellent facilities including US scanner, endoscopy, digital x-ray and in house laboratory and lots of support and CPD to help you achieve your goals. We are developing a cert lead 1st and 2nd opinion regional centre for client/patient focused veterinary care.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced vet interested in or having completed a medicine related certificate. The salary offered is up to £65,000 pro rata + Vet Reward Scheme, depending on experience & if leadership roles are taken on. Certificates and CPD strongly encouraged and supported.
The Benefits
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays & enhanced Company Sick Pay
• £1,750 CPD allowance per annum & career progression opportunities
• Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments & focus on employee wellbeing
• RCVS Membership, VDS cover and paid subscription to AVSPNI
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Colleague engagement survey, PDR’s & annual pay reviews
We would love to hear from you! To discuss opportunities please contact andrew.turkington@vetpartners.co.uk +447980301465. To apply for the role please email your CV and Covering Letter to hr@parklandsvets.co.uk

Parklands want you to join our RCVS approved Dungannon practice. We are a 1st and 2nd opinion practice with a highly variable and exciting caseload of both medical, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. You would be joining a friendly, dynamic, and progressive Small Animal Team. We offer fantastic facilities including US Scanner, endoscopy, digital x-ray, and in house laboratory. We are committed to excellence in both client and patient care in each department and continually explore new techniques and treatments for our clients to be on the forefront of delivery of care. As a practice we strive for quality in customer care, therapy, and facilities with many of our employees having specialist certificates and interests.
The Role:
• Salary £27-33k depending on experience.
• OOH will be on a rota basis and days of in lieu will be given.
The Benefits we offer as part of the VetPartners family:
• 6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays & enhanced Company Sick Pay
• £600 CPD allowance per annum & career progression opportunities
• Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments & focus on employee wellbeing
• RCVS Membership & VDS cover
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Colleague engagement survey, PDR’s & annual pay reviews
We would love to hear from you! To discuss opportunities please contact andrew.turkington@vetpartners.co.uk +447980301465. To apply for the role please email your CV and Covering Letter to hr@parklandsvets.co.uk.

Glenshane Veterinary Clinics, situated in Mid-Ulster, are looking for a farm or mixed vet with a farm bias to join our friendly team.
There are 3 branches located in Maghera, Kilrea and Dungiven, literally at the foot of the Sperrins, not far from NI’s beautiful North Coast, with a great bus connection to Belfast and L’Derry and close to the airports.
If you enjoy a true mix of beef, sheep and diary veterinary work then Glenshane vets is the place you want to check out. Farm work includes TB testing, routine and emergency calls, fertility and health visits. There is also the option to do some routine companion animal work.
We have the usual toys: Easyscan, Ovocyte, ram fertility testing equipment, Idexx Lab station, VetImagyst, X-Ray, small ruminant ops table and a farm crush/handling facilities at 2 of the branches.
We offer a competitive salary up to 70k depending on experience.
The rota includes 1/5 weekend with TOIL for weekend work and 1 night/week.
CPD is funded and company vehicle and accommodation are available.
RCVS, AVSPNI & BVA membership & VDS cover are provided.
Vitality insurance + Pawback benefits.
Full time or part time positions available.
Some experience preferred, but newly graduated vets will be considered.
Fully approved UK driving license essential.
Applicants need to be registered with the RCVS or VCI
If you are interested, please send your CV to melanie.spahn@glenshanevets.co.uk or give the practice a ring for more information 02879642279.

We are looking for two mixed vets to become part of the small animal and farm animal teams within Parklands. The role is based in Drumahoe but our small animal team are based over 5 sites with a high medicine, soft tissue and orthopaedic case load. Our farm work ranges from sick calls to consultancy, herd health and fertility management and our farms range from 30 to 1,100 cows, with the addition of sucklers, beef finishing, sheep, equine & camelids. You would be working in a dynamic structured team with a firm career progression. We have a new building with excellent facilities and a full team of support staff. Come and join our team of over 40 vets & be part of one of the most proactive farm practices in Ireland. Help us shape the future of Northwest small and farm services with our friendly supportive team in our new Drumahoe surgery!
The Role
The package offered is up to £75k pro rata + accommodation & company van, depending on experience & if leadership roles are taken on. Certificates and CPD strongly encouraged and supported
The Benefits
• 6.6 weeks paid holiday including bank holidays & enhanced Company Sick Pay
• £1,750 CPD allowance & 3 days off per annum & career progression opportunities
• OOH 1 in 4 rota with good support from our friendly experienced team
• TOIL for working weekends
• Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Colleague engagement survey, PDR’s & annual pay reviews
We would love to hear from you! To discuss opportunities please contact andrew.turkington@parklandsvets.co.uk +447980301465. To apply for the role please email your CV and Covering Letter to hr@parklandsvets.co.uk.