Overview
Salary up to £63,000 DOE, Relocation Allowance up to £5,000 and Welcome Bonus up to £5,000.
At Rathgael Garden Lodge Vets, collaboration, care, and community are at the heart of everything we do. We are excited to welcome a dedicated and enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive, progressive practice that spans our well-established small animal clinics in Bangor, Holywood, and Stormont.
Where Every Day Makes a Difference. Our work is rewarding and varied, with a caseload that mainly involves cats and dogs but also the occasional rabbit, small furry, or even injured wildlife brought in by the local community. While the role will be based primarily at our Bangor branch, you’ll also have the chance to support our other sites, keeping your work interesting and connected across the team.
Modern Facilities with a Personal Touch. Our Bangor clinic features a spacious reception with separate waiting areas for cats and dogs, two consult rooms, a dedicated theatre, prep area, diagnostic suite with X-ray, endoscope, and ultrasound, and a separate dental suite with dental X-ray, plus a staff break room with refreshments.
Responsibilities
* Provide consultations focused on continuity of care to build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
* Perform a healthy mix of surgery, including routine spays and lump removals, abdominal surgeries, and a wide range of dental procedures.
* Collaborate with the nursing team who run their own consults, wellness checks, post-op discharges, and assist across surgery and admin.
* Work primarily at the Bangor site with the opportunity to support other sites as needed to keep caseloads varied and meaningful.
* Utilize in-house facilities and refer externally when additional support is required through established referral links.
Team and Culture
* Join a close-knit team of six vets, six RVNs, and 12 support staff including receptionists, ACAs, administrators, and a practice manager.
* Be part of an accredited training practice with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth for Vets and RVNs.
Work Schedule and Flexibility
* Full-time role of 40 hours per week over five days.
* Just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9–12).
* No out-of-hours or on-call requirements.
About Bangor and Location
Bangor, on the shores of Belfast Lough, offers seaside living with modern conveniences. The area features a marina, parks, a lively town centre, and easy access to Belfast (approximately 30 minutes by car or rail).
Benefits and Perks
* Work-life balance support and flexible working patterns.
* Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential helpline), enhanced family-friendly policies, and wellbeing initiatives.
* Development: £1,250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata, certificate support, IVC Evidensia Academy learning opportunities, Vetlexicon access, and research fund eligibility for Vets and Nurses.
* Professional and financial: BVA membership, VDS cover, RCVS fees, ASVPNI, and a company pension scheme with employer contributions. Cycle to Work and Green Cars schemes (eligibility applies) and voluntary benefits to suit you.
* Discounts: discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice and access to retailer discounts/cashback.
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