Graduate Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Location Newtownabbey
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Graduate Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £35,500+
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: SGWETNBB
Published: 16 days ago

Graduate Veterinary Surgeon Opportunity

Are you a new or recently graduated vet looking for a supportive team to start your career with? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join a practice located at the edge of Belfast, offering a blend of excellent facilities and a welcoming environment.

About the Practice: This bright, spacious, air-conditioned surgery is equipped with all the essential tools, including in-house bloods, X-ray, ECG/multi-monitor, and ultrasound. Additionally, they offer some unique extras like a hyrefractor diathermy unit and heated anaesthetic circuits. The practice is home to a dedicated team of 2 experienced vets, 3 full-time registered veterinary nurses, 2 student nurses, and 3 receptionists. The team prides itself on mutual support, creating an enjoyable work environment, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Support and Development:

  • You'll be supported from day one by a dedicated mentor/Vet GDP Advisor.

  • Paid leave to attend the varied CPD programme designed for new graduates.

  • Build your confidence with the continuity of care for pets and their owners.

  • You will not be in sole charge of cases until you are ready.

Working Hours and Benefits:

  • 36-hour work week.

  • Every bit of overtime is returned as time in lieu or extra pay.

  • 1 in 3 weekends on a rota basis, no out-of-hours work.

  • Starting salary of at least £35,500 per annum with annual reviews.

  • 10-12 clinical/non-clinical structured CPD days a year with covered travel costs.

  • Access to wellbeing support and free membership of a wellbeing app.

Additional Benefits:

  • Paid holiday of 28 days, rising to 33 days after 2 years of service.

  • Paid professional memberships including RCVS and BVA.

  • Dedicated CPD allowance and time off, including funding towards certificates.

  • Contributory pension scheme.

  • Private health insurance.

  • Exclusive offers and discounts online and on the high street.

  • Free car parking.

For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Sophie on 07519119233 or email a CV to sophie@lloydandcowan.com

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us on  02887658068.

If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you've referred to us; we'll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.

All applications will be treated in the STRICTEST CONFIDENCE.