Here at All Creatures Veterinary Clinic, Limavady we pride ourselves on our high standards of care and excellent client service. Our nurses run their own clinics, and currently this includes a focus on senior pet clinics. We also offer hydrotherapy, acupuncture and laser to complement the usual toys such as in-house haematology, endocrine and biochemistry analysers, ultrasound, Digital X-ray and dental X-ray and we offer an excellent nursing career pathway. We also have regular nurse meetings supporting interaction and inclusivity.
We welcome full and part-time applicants. Full time includes 40 hours/week and an equally shared Saturday rota (9.30am-1.30pm) with time off in lieu.
Our OOH service is shared equally with 5 other practices and split equally amongst the nursing team.
Along with a salary range of £25,000 – £30,000 pro rata, dependent on experience, you will also receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes: opportunities to pursue individual areas of interest with CPD funded and encouraged, paid professional fees, generous annual leave, up to 5 long service days plus the option to buy up to 2 additional weeks per year, Health Shield cash plan, voluntary private medical insurance, SAYE Scheme, and much more… For a full list of benefits, click here: –
https://www.cvsukltd.co.uk/careers/colleague-benefits/
Click link below to apply:-
https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/20522/Vet NI/detail
You can also call us on 02877769777 and ask for April or Kimberley for an informal chat or email: [email protected]
Mixed Practice Vet Required – Garvagh Veterinary Clinic
We are looking for an experienced vet to join our independent practice, the position would also suit a new graduate as good support will be provided in our friendly environment. Genuine future partnership opportunities exist for the right candidate. 1 in 5 Rota, 60% LA 40% SA, generous salary dependent on experience, generous holiday allowance, car and accommodation provided and CPD/VDS funded. Our practice is a modern purpose built, well equiped surgery with Digital Xray/Processor, Ultrasound Scanners, Biochemistry and Haematology machine, Theraputic Laser and Dental Machine. We are situated next to the beautiful North Coast and only 1 hours drive from Belfast. Send CV to [email protected] or for a confidential chat call Nevin on 07810277498 / Alan 07790430989
Vet Surgeon – Small Animal – Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic
Join Our Talented Team at Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic , Londonderry
Salary up to £63,000 DOE, Working up to 35 hours per week plus Saturday half day 1 in 3, 1 night every 3 weeks and 1 weekend in 18. Salary up to £63,000.
Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic is excited to welcome a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to our fantastic team. We’re keen to find someone with a strong background in medicine or surgery who brings excellent communication and interpersonal skills to their work.
About Us
Whitehouse Veterinary Clinic operates across two locations—Whitehouse and Drumahoe—where we provide dedicated first-opinion care for small animals. Recently refurbished, our clinics are bright, modern, and purpose-built to meet industry-leading standards.
With facilities including ultrasound, dental equipment with x-ray, general anesthesia, IDEXX blood machines, and an orthopedic suite with a TTA kit, we’re well-equipped to handle a wide range of cases.
Our typical patients include dogs, cats, rabbits, and some exotics like birds and reptiles. We also have the unique opportunity to care for animals at a local small zoo, which houses species like raccoons, deer, wallabies, and other rare breeds.
Our team handles a variety of cases, from routine surgeries and dentals to more complex procedures, including perineal hernias, anal gland removals, and orthopedics like TTA and lateral sutures.
Each week, our vets enjoy a balanced mix of consultations and surgeries, with a minimum of one vet on surgery per day. Our team are certificate holders in medicine, surgery, orthopedics.
We are dedicated to your ongoing development, offering and encouraging full support for those pursuing further certifications. Community engagement is also a core value where we work closely with Cats Protection, PDSA and Guide Dogs animal charities.
Find out more – https://ivcevidensia.co.uk/current-vacancies/Primary-Care-Vet-Surgeon/c01fcbcb-fe8d-4b88-b1dd-cbff0b206b33
Questions before applying, our dedicated talent partner Amelia can help – [email protected]
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – St Elmo Vets
St Elmo Veterinary Clinic in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland.
You could be part of an experienced team of 3 vets, 6 RVN’s and a fantastic support team of receptionists and Practice Director. We have a brand new fully refurbished, purpose-built clinic, filled with all the latest tech and equipment. Our practice now boasts, 4 consult rooms, theatre, separate dog, cat and isolation rooms, X-ray and lab facilities on site plus a lift, offices, 3 bathrooms, a rest room, a staff room and laundry room. There is also onsite parking available too.
We can consider full or part-time hours, 20-40 hours per week, with a requirement to cover 1 night every 3 weeks on call, plus 1 in 18 weekends.
Salary up to £60k+ pro rata, dependant on experience and qualifications. Career progression and CPD are actively encouraged and supported. Visa sponsorship fully funded for overseas candidates (you must be eligible to register with the RCVS).
Rewards package includes:
• Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)
• CPD and further studies encouraged – Your learning and clinical growth is important to us!
• 6.6 weeks annual leave (FTE) inclusive of Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme
• Performance bonus scheme
• Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)
• Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over 500 practices, we can support you should you need to relocate
For an informal and confidential chat contact Laura on 07780 374377 or to arrange an informal practice visit speak with our Clinical Director or Practice Director to contact Kimberley at [email protected]
Please click link below and upload your CV and we’ll be in touch.
https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/19463/Vet NI/detail
Veterinary Surgeon Required for Orchard Vet Centre Armagh
We are looking for an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon for our truly mixed, independent, single-site practice in Armagh. One of our vets is moving closer to home after 9 and a half years with us so we now have a vacancy for a full time vet to join us.
This role would suit an experienced Vet but recent graduates will be well supported and mentored by our team of experienced vets and our own RCVS Vet GDP Adviser. This is an excellent opportunity to further your experience in farm and companion animal practice in a helpful and supportive environment as part of a friendly practice team. We are well equipped with IM3 Dental, SA ultrasound, Abaxis in House Lab, Digital X-Ray, Bull Fertility Testing, Easy Scan, VetIMPRESS, ComTag etc. All duties equally shared but you will be encouraged to explore any clinical interests you have.
1 in 4 week night and weekend rota equally shared. At least 1 half-day each week.
CPD encouraged and funded.
Contract TB tester associated with practice means reduced TB testing for all vets.
RCVS, VDS fees and AVSPNI membership paid by practice.
Fully fuelled vehicle and excellent accommodation away from practice provided.
30 days paid annual leave.
Competitive salary based on experience.
Please email CV to [email protected] or call 07967342241 (Phil), 07742045763 (Conor) for further details.
Contagious Equine Metritis
A case of contagious equine metritis (CEM) in a non-thoroughbred stallion has been confirmed on a premises in Fife, Scotland, Friday 3 April 2020. The affected horse was imported in November 2019 from Europe and has had no clinical signs of infection.
The diagnosis was made during routine pre-breeding testing, as per the International HBLB Codes of Practice, with positive PCR results. The affected stallion has been isolated and is undergoing treatment. Freedom from disease will be confirmed in line with the International HBLB Codes of Practice requirements and breeding will not commence on this premises until freedom from infection is confirmed.
International trade does not require country freedom, only individual or premises freedom. There are no other stallions on the premises. There is one mare at a separate premises with epidemiological links to the positive case, and this mare has been isolated and is also undergoing treatment.
The outbreak will be subject to further investigations, including tracings to determine if there are any epidemiological links to Northern Ireland. Further information on CEM is available at https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/contagious-equine-metritis
Contagious Equine Metritis
A case of contagious equine metritis (CEM) in a non-thoroughbred stallion has been confirmed on a premises in Fife, Scotland, Friday 3 April 2020. The affected horse was imported in November 2019 from Europe and has had no clinical signs of infection.
The diagnosis was made during routine pre-breeding testing, as per the International HBLB Codes of Practice, with positive PCR results. The affected stallion has been isolated and is undergoing treatment. Freedom from disease will be confirmed in line with the International HBLB Codes of Practice requirements and breeding will not commence on this premises until freedom from infection is confirmed.
International trade does not require country freedom, only individual or premises freedom. There are no other stallions on the premises. There is one mare at a separate premises with epidemiological links to the positive case, and this mare has been isolated and is also undergoing treatment.
The outbreak will be subject to further investigations, including tracings to determine if there are any epidemiological links to Northern Ireland. Further information on CEM is available at https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/articles/contagious-equine-metritis
Cafre – European Innovation Partnerships (EIP)
Cafre have launched a new scheme called European Innovation Partnerships designed to help farmers work collaboratively with experts to address the practical issues or opportunities they are facing on their farms.
This scheme is offering 100% funding in two stages (£5,000 and up to £120,000). Projects will not commence until the Autumn, provided the current Covid-19 situation has passed.
For further information, please visit the CAFRE website: CAFRE Invites Applications for New European Innovation Partnership Scheme, which includes links to further information on the scheme and how to apply.
NB. Closing Date for Stage 1 applications will close at 4pm on Monday 27 April
Your new BVNA Regional Representative
Dear Member,
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as your new BVNA Regional Representative for Northern Ireland region.
I have worked in the veterinary profession since 2000. I qualified as an RVN in 2006, working as a Senior Nurse in a busy small animal clinic. I have always enjoyed the training and development of student nurses, which lead me to complete a certificate in teaching. I am currently employed as a VN Lecturer, and am part of the quality assurance team on the L3DVN course, along with carrying out TP approvals, student support and clinical coach training.
I also enjoy locum nursing, having worked in an out of hours role, worked with referral cases, and in clinical research. I recently completed my Advanced Certificate in the Veterinary Nursing of Avian patients, and I am currently working on my Advanced Certs in Reptile, Wildlife and Small Mammal Nursing too. I believe that in this career, we must continue to learn and develop ourselves, and I hope that as the Regional Representative for our area I can be part of the provision of worthwhile CPD for both student and qualified Veterinary Nurses, along with other members of the practice team. I will be led by your requests for CPD subjects.
I am also one of the founding members of the Vet Support Northern Ireland team, we are a group of Vets and Veterinary Nurses who have been specifically trained to provide mental health support to the veterinary community http://www.vetsupportni.co.uk/
I currently live in Newtownards, Co.Down, and outside of work, I keep a small herd of sheep, some pedigree Blonde d’Aquitaine cows – which I breed and show, two very naughty horses, some goats, three cats, a dog and a tortoise! I also have two lovely children and a very supportive partner.
I am looking forward to this new challenge and to meeting you all in the near future at our first meeting.
Kind regards
Louise Patterson RVN

AVSPNI Endocrine Meeting – 7th February 2019
“A brilliant night’s CPD” was one of the comments received about the February meeting on Endocrinology. There was a full house to hear Barbara Gallagher deliver an excellent talk on common conundrums in Endocrine disease. Addison’s disease, feline hypothyroidism and feline diabetes were among the topics discussed. Barbara discussed a diabetes case where the patient achieved remission and shared the factors which influenced this outcome. Barbara also shared other useful tips with the delegates. The evening was made all the more enjoyable with an excellent supper provided by Alex Berry. The desserts certainly seemed to hit the spot!!
Our grateful thanks go to Barbara who had a long drive home after the event.
Why not join the Committee for the next meeting on Thursday 7th March when Laura MacFarlane will be delivering a presentation on anaemia.
For further details click here