Are you a Vet with an interest in Emergency & Critical Care?
We have two fab opportunities (Permanent & Maternity Cover) to join our team based in Omagh, working 7 nights on, 14 nights off, offering a salary up to £55k FTE
Our MiNightVet service compliments our fantastic day team, and provides out of hours services 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, working alongside an experienced RVN.
Working Hours: 7 nights on, 14 nights off. In this role, you will be required to work a share of weekend day shifts 7.30am – 7.30pm (1 in 6), and Bank Holiday shifts. To help reduce travel time we also have onsite accommodation.
Along with an attractive pro-rata salary up to £55k, some of the benefits you will enjoy:
• Discounted pet products and services
• Employee Assistance Programme – our people are our strongest asset and your health & wellbeing matters!
• Save as you Earn scheme
• Voluntary Private Medical insurance scheme
• Maternity, Paternity & joint parental leave plans
• Annualised hours contract
• Access to Mental Health and wellbeing champions, over 300 across CVS.
For an informal chat about this role, or to arrange a visit to the practice, please contact Dave on 07780 436 395 or at [email protected]
CVS is committed to being a fully inclusive place to work where all our colleagues are encouraged and supported to be themselves, where difference is celebrated and where everyone feels able to deliver their best. We are also determined to build a workforce that is more representative of our diverse communities and the people we provide our services to.
Donard Vets: Nurse and Receptionist Required
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]
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.
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.