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.
Parklands Drumahoe (Northwest) Experienced Mixed Vets
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.
Small Animal positions, Corry &O’Hare Vets, Omagh
Corry& O’Hare vets is an independent, small animal only clinic in Omagh, Co.Tyrone. Due to expansion, we are looking for experienced vets to fill 2 positions.
1 FT 4 day week, 1 in 4 late Friday and Saturday until 2pm, 1 late evening clinic per week until 7pm, No on call. Part time/ flexible working also an option.
1 maternity post starting May 2026 for 6months.
We are a well equipped, progressive and dynamic practice with a varied caseload and clients who are keen to work up cases to a high standard. You will be working alongside a team of 5 vets, 2 cert holders- medicine, surgery and endosurgery. 2 other vets working towards certificates in surgery and imaging. Visiting ophthalmologist and cardiologist on a regular basis so options for working towards post graduate qualifications definitively an option. Good mix of first opinion and referral cases plus option of exotics including the occasional goldfish surgery if interested.
Practice equipped with all mod cons including;
– Full Idexx suite
– Digital xray
– Doppler ultrasound
– Full rigid and flexible video endoscopy suite including laparoscopic equipment,
– In house orthopaedic surgery.
We are an approved training practice for veterinary nurses and have plenty of support staff.
Successful applicants should have 1-2 years of experience and be competent in basic surgery but will have support for more complex cases. Exceptional new graduates considered. Competitive salary and CPD allowance based on the experience level.
For an informal chat, call Louise on 07926 760697 or for further information/ CV submission email info@corryohare.co.uk
Mixed Practice Vet – Firmount Veterinary Clinic, Antrim
Firmount Vets in Antrim is seeking to recruit a mixed animal veterinary surgeon to join our friendly, independently owned practice.
Our clinic has undergone a recent major renovation so you would be working within our new spacious premises.
What we offer:
– 1/6 rota with TOIL for weekend work
– Competitive salary commensurate with experience
– Funded CPD
– Company vehicle
– RCVS membership & VDS cover
– Accommodation available
Small Animal Equipment:
– Digital X-ray
– Dental X-ray
– Ultrasound scanner
In house lab including
– IDEXX Catalyst One chemistry analyser x 2
– Procyte One haematology analyser
– Sedivue sediment analyser
– Invue cellular analyser
– Optika B-290Tb microscope with camera
About the role:
– Small animal consults and surgery
– Farm work including TB testing, emergency calls, fertility and routine visits
– Enhanced support for new graduates
Please send CV to management@firmountvets.co.uk
Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon (FT or PT to suit candidate)
Riverside Veterinary Clinic are seeking a passionate and dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our thriving fully independent practice in Ballymoney. As part of our supportive team, you will deliver high-quality care to a diverse range of small animal patients. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced vets and recent graduates looking for a welcoming environment to further their skills. We advocate patient care over profit and we do not outsource our after-hours care.
Responsibilities
• Provide excellent clinical care to small animals, including consultations, diagnostics, surgery, and emergency treatment.
• Advise and educate pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Work collaboratively with veterinary nurses and support staff to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
• Shared on-call rota.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Generous CPD allowance and support for further professional development.
• Modern, well-equipped facilities including digital X-ray, ultrasound, 2 dental units, dental X-ray, endoscope and in-house laboratory (biochemistry & haematology).
• Flexible working hours.
• Supportive, friendly team atmosphere.
• Employee benefits package including pension scheme and staff discounts.
About You
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic and committed to providing outstanding patient care.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to vetclinic@riversideballymoney.com. For further information, or for an informal chat please ring Nigel on 028 2766 6568.
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