We are a 3 vet, 4 nurse and 2 receptionist independently run small animal practice based in Newcastle, Co. Down. We currently have 2 vacancies.
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified RVN to join our talented team of nurses. Our highly valued team of nurses are involved in all of the usual daily tasks in practice including our busy nurse led clinics.
Excellent client and patient care are the cornerstone of our clinic, we enjoy and pride ourselves on excellent client relationships.
Both part-time and full time hours considered, Saturdays 9am-1pm operate on a rota basis.
An ANA with excellent experience may be considered.
We are also looking for a friendly and enthusiastic client care advisor to join our reception team. The successful candidate will pride themselves on excellent customer service, be comfortable managing a busy reception and have proficient computer skills. You will be responsible for greeting our clients and their pets, scheduling appointments, updating clients and providing general support to our clinical team.
This is a part time role, including weekly Saturday clinic 9am-1pm with some evenings.
If you would you would like to be our new Donard Vets team member for either of these positions, or more information contact Catherine 07795324288 or email your CV to [email protected]
Lisburn Veterinary Clinic-RVN
Registered Veterinary Nurse required for an independent mixed practice in Lisburn, County Antrim. (Part-time hours may be considered.)
The successful candidate will be joining a clinical team of 10 veterinary surgeons, 4 registered veterinary nurses & 2 animal nursing assistants. The practice is well-equipped with a digital x-ray processor, ultrasound scanner, ECG machine, capnograph & pulse oximeter. Lisburn Veterinary Clinic encourages nurses to use their skills to their full potential.
The ideal candidates must be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care, have excellent communication skills & feel comfortable working both within a team and independently. The position will suit either an experienced or newly qualified RVN as full support will be given as needed.
As a valued member of the our team you’ll be involved in a variety of rewarding tasks, including anaesthesia, radiography, nurse consults, inpatient care and general nursing.
Please contact Doreen Cunningham, Head Nurse, on 028 92662661 if you would an informal, confidential discussion before submitting an application.
To apply for this position please send your CV to [email protected]
Veterinary Surgeon – Mixed
Salary up to £65,000 DOE, plus Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 and up to £10,000 welcome bonus.
At Glenshane Veterinary Clinic, we have the perfect role for you! Join our friendly, experienced team and enjoy a varied caseload across our Maghera, Kilrea, and Dungiven branches.
This role is ideal for a vet who thrives on diversity with 65% farm work (with some equine cases) and 35% companion animal care. You’ll have the opportunity to build strong client relationships while working with a wide range of species.
A valid driving license is essential, as you will regularly be out and about visiting our farm clients.
At Glenshane, you’ll be joining a team of six Veterinary Surgeons, including four with 20+ years of experience, backed by our fantastic Veterinary Nursing and Support team. We foster a welcoming and supportive environment where collaboration and growth are encouraged.
Our three branches are well-equipped to handle both farm and small animal cases. Our tools include easy scan, small animal ultrasound, IDEXX lab station, X-ray, endoscope, ECG, and more. We also have excellent kenneling and stabling facilities, a small ruminant operating table, and a horse stock.
From routine consults and soft tissue surgery to internal medicine, orthopaedics, and emergency care, no two days are the same.
On the small animal side while we primarily treat dogs, cats, and small furries, we also see reptiles and birds on occasion.
40-hour week, working 1 weekend in 4 with a long weekend off in lieu the following week. There is an OOH requirement to work 1 night per week on call, in the winter months and 1 night per week every fortnight, in summer months. we are open to both full time and part time applications.
To apply email [email protected]
Practice Assistant
We are currently looking for a flexible hands-on Practice Assistant to join our busy specialist Veterinary team in Ballymena
Main Duties:
• General office duties
• Liaising with admin staff & vets
• Data Entry and use of the data to produce reports, charts and graphs
• Warehouse duties / stock control
• Dealing with customers at trade desk
• Other administrative / general duties as required
• Sage invoicing
The Person:
• Flexible – the successful candidate must be flexible in outlook and approach to duties with the ability to prioritise and to manage time effectively. They will be happy to work in other NI branches occasionally if necessary. We have practice in Dungannon
• Communication – Must have good people and communication skills
• Excellent PC skills including Word, Excel and Outlook – Ability to produce graphs and charts from Excel
• Manual handling on a daily basis will be required
• Must be over 21 years old and hold have a full valid UK driving license
• SQP preferred but not essential
The ideal candidate must be proactive with excellent administrative skills with the ability to work alone as well as part of a team.
To apply for the position please contact Margaret on 078 8358 6494 or via email [email protected]
Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal
Salary up to £63,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £3,000, Welcome Bonus up to £5,000
Cedar Grove is a forward-thinking, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital, providing high-quality first-opinion care alongside a growing referral caseload. While we primarily treat cats and dogs, our cases offer a well-balanced mix of surgery and consultations, with a slight emphasis on consults. Our modern facility features five consultation rooms, two theatres, and a dedicated diagnostic suite equipped with CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray rooms. We take great pride in fostering a positive and collaborative work environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. Our less experienced vets receive dedicated mentorship to support their growth and professional development. We actively encourage case discussions within the team, allowing for a multidisciplinary approach that benefits both our patients and our clinicians. Every team member is supported in pursuing their individual interests and career progression, ensuring a fulfilling and rewarding workplace for all. Our surgical procedures range from routine general surgery, including neutering, to more advanced orthopaedic, neurological, abdominal, ENT, oncology, and emergency care cases.
At Cedar Grove, our team consists of 9 Veterinary Surgeons, 14 RVNs, and 12 support staff, including certificate holders in Advanced Veterinary Practice. Additionally, three team members are currently pursuing surgical and medical certificates, and we have a visiting specialist in cardiology. We offer certificate support for anyone who wishes to pursue further qualifications, although this is completely optional.
Our full time, standard shift pattern involves working a 4-day working week, with 1:5 weekend duties. Our out of hours is managed by Vets Now. We can happily accommodate full or part-time hours! To apply email a copy of your
To apply please email your CV to [email protected]
RVN Cookstown – 12 Month Contract with option to extend
Parklands Veterinary Group want you to join our RCVS approved Cookstown 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. 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 £26-32k 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 & company sick pay
• £600.00 CPD Allowance per annum & career progression opportunities.
• Health Shield – wide ranging contributions for health and wellbeing treatments & focus on employee wellbeing.
• RCVS Membership paid and subscription to AVSPNI along with VDS cover.
• Enhanced paternity, maternity, adoption, shared parental leave and surrogacy pay
• Colleague engagement survey & annual pay reviews.
We would love to hear from you! To discuss opportunities please contact [email protected] 07980301465. To apply for the role please email your CV and Covering Letter to [email protected]
Riada Veterinary Clinic- Ballymoney
Independent mixed practice in beautiful North Antrim Veterinary surgeon required to join our friendly, progressive 9 vet team (plus 2 TB testers) with an expanding small animal and farm animal caseload.
We offer:
– An attractive salary package with private health insurance.
– Car and accommodation provided if required.
– CPD encouraged and paid for.
– OOH rota is equally shared with excellent back up and support always available.
– RCVS and VDS fees paid plus membership of AVSPNI.
For further information about our practice please see our website: www.riadavets.com or visit our Facebook page.
If you would like to join our great team of vets and support staff please forward CV to: [email protected] or if you want to discuss any details further please ring (028) 27663126 or 07734166379.
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