Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal at IVC Evidensia UK
Salary: Up to £63,000 DOE, with a welcome bonus up to £5,000.
Location: Rathgael Garden Lodge Vets – Bangor, Holywood, and Stormont. Part‑time role (24 hours a week across five days, 9 am‑12 pm Saturday mornings). No out‑of‑hours or on‑call duties.
Responsibilities
* Provide veterinary consultations across all three sites, building continuity of care with clients and their pets.
* Carry out routine surgical procedures including spays, lump removals, abdominal surgeries, and a wide range of dental work.
* Manage in‑house cases and coordinate specialist referrals when specialist support is required.
* Assist the nursing team with wellness checks, post‑operative discharges, and surgical assistance.
* Collaborate within a close‑knit team of six veterinarians, six RVNs, and 12 support staff (receptionists, ACAs, administrators, and the practice manager).
* Participate in mentorship and continuous professional development through the IVC Evidensia Academy and CPD programmes.
Qualifications
* Licensed with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and in good standing with the RCVS.
* Certificate(s) in Small Animal Surgery, General Practice, or Orthopaedics.
* Experience in a small‑animal practice (preferred).
Benefits
* 7 weeks annual leave, with extra holiday entitlement for your birthday.
* Family‑friendly policies: maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental and surrogacy pay, private medical insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts, and non‑accidental injury support.
* £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave prorated, certificate support, and research funding opportunities.
* Professional membership cover – VDS, RCVS fees, AVSPNI/NIVA.
* Pension scheme: 5 % employee / 3 % employer contributions.
* Pawsome Benefits reward gateway offering discounts and cashback with over 100 retailers.
Work‑Life Balance
Flexible working patterns tailored to your lifestyle, including a custom rota. The role is strictly day‑time with no overnight on‑call duties.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Veterinary Services
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