Veterinary Practitioner – Small Animal
Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic | Ballymena & Antrim
Permanent | Full-time or Part-time | Start from May 2026
Accommodation available at our Ballymena practice
A Rare Opportunity to Join a Truly Supportive Practice
Opportunities like this don't come up often at Fenaghy Veterinary Clinic. With an established, happy team, we are now in the rare position of welcoming a Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our practices in Ballymena and Antrim. This is a chance to become part of a genuinely supportive, clinically strong environment where people stay, grow and enjoy their work.
Whether you are looking for full-time hours or something more flexible, we are open to conversations about how this role could fit your life as well as your career.
A Practice Where You Can Do Your Best Work
Fenaghy is a first-opinion small animal practice with two well-equipped clinics, located in Ballymena and Antrim. Our team currently includes eight vets, eleven nurses across all stages of training, and a dedicated support team who keep the practices running smoothly. Collaboration is second nature here, and support is always close by.
Clinically, the practice offers real depth without pressure to specialise. We have certificate holders in medicine, dermatology, exotics, small animal surgery and orthopaedics, and a visiting ophthalmology specialist at the Ballymena clinic. Facilities include ultrasound, digital X-ray, endoscopy, video otoscopy and a full in-house laboratory with haematology, biochemistry and VetImagyst. This is a place where cases are worked up properly, discussions are encouraged, and learning happens naturally.
The Role and Working Pattern
This is a first-opinion small animal role with a focus on gold standard veterinary care. Full-time hours are 36 per week, with flexibility for part-time applicants.
Your rota is structured and predictable, with one in six Saturdays worked in sole charge at the Ballymena clinic from 9am to 2pm. Weekday shifts are shared between Antrim and Ballymena, with no on-call and no routine out-of-hours work, as this is covered by Vets Now in Belfast, including selected bank holidays. The focus is firmly on delivering excellent care during working hours, while protecting your time outside of work.
Support, Development and Wellbeing
Fenaghy is a practice where vets are trusted and supported. CPD is fully funded, with certificate study encouraged but never expected. You will also receive RCVS, AVSPNI and BVA memberships, VDS cover and private health insurance as part of the package.
For those relocating, accommodation is available at the Ballymena practice, helping to make the move as smooth as possible.
Who We'd Love to Hear From
We welcome applications from RCVS-registered veterinary surgeons at all stages of experience. What matters most is a positive, team-focused approach, a genuine interest in first-opinion small animal practice, and a desire to be part of a long-standing, supportive team.
Benefits – subject to pro rata
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -
Work-life balance
7 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
Wellbeing
Private Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Development
£1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
Certificate support
Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
Infection Prevention and Control Programme
Quality Improvement Programme
Professional Memberships
BVA membership
VDS cover
RCVS fees
Colleague Benefits
Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well
Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice
Why Fenaghy?
This is a place where people build careers, feel valued, and enjoy coming to work. If you are looking for a role where you can settle in, be supported clinically, and thrive within a welcoming team, we would love to hear from you.
If you'd like to explore the role in more detail or have an informal conversation, please get in touch.
£0 - £65,000 a year
Up to £65,000 DOE
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