Rathgael Veterinary Clinic, Bangor, Bangor, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man
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’re 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. No two days are the same, and 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 is designed to make life easier for both patients and staff. We have 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, as well as a separate dental suite with dental X-ray. Behind the scenes, you’ll find a comfortable staff break room complete with tea, coffee, fruit, and plenty of biscuits to keep you going.
A Role with Variety and Continuity
Consultations here focus on continuity of care, allowing you to build lasting relationships with our loyal clients and their pets. You’ll also enjoy a healthy share of surgery time, from routine spays and lump removals to abdominal surgeries and a wide range of dental procedures. While we manage most cases in-house, we have excellent referral links for when extra support is needed. Our dedicated nursing team plays a vital role, running their own consults, wellness checks, post-op discharges, and assisting across surgery and admin.
A Team That Truly Supports You
You’ll be joining a close-knit group of six vets, six RVNs, and 12 support staff including receptionists, ACAs, administrators, and our practice manager. Among our vets are certificate holders in General Practice, Small Animal Surgery, and Orthopaedics, and we’re proud of our commitment to mentorship and professional growth. As an accredited training practice, we also support the next generation of RVNs and take pride in developing our people.
Flexibility That Works for You
We understand the importance of balance, which is why we offer flexible working patterns that can be tailored to your lifestyle. Whether you’re managing family commitments, or simply aiming for a better work-life balance, we’ll help find a rota that works for you. Our full-time role is 40 hours per week over five days, with just 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (9–12) and no out-of-hours or on-call.
Life in Beautiful Bangor
Bangor, set on the stunning shores of Belfast Lough, offers the perfect blend of seaside charm and modern convenience. With its picturesque marina, award-winning parks, lively town centre, there’s plenty to enjoy. From coastal walks and water sports to music venues, cafés, and restaurants, Bangor has something for everyone. Excellent transport links mean Belfast is just a 30-minute drive or train ride away, giving you the best of both coastal living and city life.
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
* 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
* ASVPNI
* 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
Rathgael Veterinary Clinic, Bangor
24 Brook Lane, Bangor, Bangor, BT19 1ST, United Kingdom
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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