Join the team at Glenburn Vets
Glenburn vets is a 3 site first opinion practice with clinics in Crumlin, Glengormley and Lisburn. We are looking for additional small animal vet ideally with some previous experience. We have an experienced team of 7 vets, 4 RVNs, 3 SVNs and 11 support team members.
We are a well equipped practice with ultrasound with cardiac and abdominal probes, cardiac scanning table top, digital radiography, fluid pumps, fluid warmers, patient warmers, multiparameter patient monitors, electrosurgery, suction and ortho kit including kit for TPLO, CCWO and MMP. We have very experienced vets with over 40 years experience, a vet with a certificate in surgery and a nurse with a certificate in anaesthesia. Special interests can be supported to certificate level within the practice. We are looking for a forward thinking hard working vet to complement our existing team
Fix or flex – work life balance that works for you
The role is for full time 40 hours per week but part time applicants would be considered. Salary up to £67,000 DOE
To apply email a[email protected]
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal
Here at Glenburn Veterinary Surgeons, we are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team! Join our experienced and collaborative team Glenburn Vets is a three-site, first-opinion practice with clinics in Crumlin, Glengormley, and Lisburn. We’re on the lookout for an additional small animal Registered Veterinary Nurse, ideally with some prior experience, to join our talented team. Our experienced team includes 7 vets, 4 RVN’s, 3 Student Veterinary Nurses, and 11 support team members. We are a well-equipped practice, featuring advanced tools like ultrasound with both cardiac and abdominal probes, a cardiac scanning table top, digital radiography, fluid pumps, fluid warmers, patient warmers, multiparameter monitors, electrosurgery, suction, and an orthopedic kit for procedures including TPLO, CCWO, and MMP. Our team brings a wealth of knowledge, with vets who have over 40 years of experience, a vet with a certificate in surgery, and a nurse holding a certificate in anesthesia. We are fully supportive of further development, offering the chance to pursue special interests to certificate level within the practice. We’re looking for a forward-thinking, dedicated nurse to complement our supportive team and contribute to the exceptional care we provide to our patients. If you’re passionate about advancing your skills in a well-equipped, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you! This role is available on either a full time or part time basis. The role is for full time 40 hours per week but part time applicants would be considered. Salary up to £31,000 DOE
To apply email [email protected]
Farm Vet – Campsie Vet Centre & Strule Vet Services
Are you an experienced Farm Vet looking for career progression? Or a new graduate starting out your career journey?
We are a proactive, progressive farm practice with 11 Farm Vets including an OOH Farmcall Vet located in the Tyrone Sperrins with sites in Omagh and Newstownstewart. We have a variable caseload of Dairy, Beef, and Sheep with regional support from an RCVS Recognised Specialist.
We’re happy to be flexible and will consider both full-time, part-time and job share applications. Also, for New Grads we have plenty of support available. You will be part of an unbeatable rota with appropriate backup / support.
Alongside a salary package up to £63,000 DOE and a Company Car, we offer the following benefits: –
• Fully funded CPD and support to pursue post graduate qualifications, with support provided by an RCVS Specialist
• Time off in-lieu for OOH
• Call Handling service with no Small Animal duties
• Industry leading enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay offering 10 weeks full and 10 weeks half pay!
• Training and career progression (dedicated training and development team working with you to offer a suite of internal CPD courses)
• Access to our New Graduate training and mentoring programme designed by vets if required
• Up to 7 weeks holiday + Bank Holidays with our Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme (pro rata)
• Relocation Packages available
• Employee Assistance Programme (24-hour helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the
most)
• Staff pet care discounts
To register your interest, submit your CV today via the link below: –
https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/19195/Vet NI/detail
For more information or an informal chat, please feel free to call Clinical Director, Cathal McNamee m:07712871555
Farm Vets – Northern Ireland
Would you like flexible working, career progression, a joining bonus, CPD, relocation allowance, variable caseloads and regional support from an RCVS Recognised Specialist?
We may have the role for you! Due to successful expansion, CVS Farm Vets are seeking to hear from Farm Vets who would like to relocate to the beautiful western countryside of Northern Ireland. From County Fermanagh to County Armagh, overlooking rolling hills and tranquil lakes, not too far from the A5 and main roads leading to the buzz of Belfast City.
We have proactive, progressive farm practices with a variable caseload of Dairy, Beef, Sheep and clinical research, with regional support from an RCVS Recognised Specialist.
At CVS we know that a lot goes into choosing the right job opportunity and we encourage our vets to find the right practice for them to flourish in. We promote our company values throughout each of our farm practices and would love to support you in finding the right practice for you that we can nurture and support you in. We want to hear about your career aspirations, culture preference, development, work/life balance and remuneration package so we can find the right role for you. With 5 well-established practices in NI to choose from – we will have something to suit! Our practices include: Three Valleys Farm Vets, Campsie & Strule, BVC and O’Reilly & Fee.
A work/life balance is important to us and our vet’s well-being, therefore we pride ourselves on our flexibility and will consider both full-time, part-time and job share applications.
We offer an attractive remuneration and full support for career progression.
In addition to the above, you will receive a comprehensive range of benefits – Colleague Benefits | CVS Group
To apply online please click – https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/farm-vets—northern-ireland-4700/19445/description/
Alternatively, you can speak directly to Mike Reynolds (Senior Clinical Director, Farm Animal N. Ireland) on 07387 133969 or [email protected]
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
BVA NI Branch vacancies – here’s why you might want to volunteer!
Joining Northern Ireland Branch Council is a great way to help shape the future of the veterinary profession in Northern Ireland and to ensure the voices of your peers are heard. These voluntary positions provide a fantastic opportunity for networking, a chance to attend the annual political dinner with Assembly Members at Stormont, and the work carried out can count towards CPD.
The role description is attached and the application form is here https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BVAComAp
Applications close 9am on Monday 20 August.