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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Clare Vet Hospital, Ballyclare, Ballyclare
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary up to £65,000 DOE
Salary up to £65,000 DOE and up to £5,000 relocation allowance
Join Our Passionate Veterinary Team in County Antrim
Are you a passionate and dedicated Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for a fulfilling role in a vibrant, growing practice? At Clare Veterinary Group, we’re excited to welcome a new vet to our team as we continue to expand and develop our services.
Our Practice
Based in Ballyclare, Clare Vet Group is a progressive, 22-vet practice with a strong community presence and a real passion for what we do. Our purpose-built hospital is fully equipped to support high clinical standards across small animal, large animal, and equine care. With additional branches in Whiteabbey, Cavehill, and Carrickfergus, we are proud to be an RCVS-accredited practice with Hospital Status for Small Animals and General Practice recognition for our Large Animal and Equine work. We were also thrilled to be named Vet Practice of the Year in 2024.
Our Ballyclare site is designed to support both clinical excellence and team wellbeing. You’ll find four consulting rooms, two theatres, an X-ray room, a dedicated dental suite, prep area, separate dog and cat wards, an isolation unit, and even a comfortable staff room complete with a well-stocked biscuit tin. There's a dedicated vet office for those quieter moments of admin, and we’re equipped with all the tools you'd expect from a modern practice—digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab, dental X-ray, endoscopy, anaesthetic monitoring including capnography, and more.
In this role, you’ll see a wide variety of patients, including dogs, cats, rabbits, small furries, and some exotics. While there’s a slight emphasis on consulting, you’ll also spend a good portion of your time in surgery, with opportunities ranging from routine procedures to more complex soft tissue and orthopaedic cases. Our collaborative environment allows you to follow through cases, build client relationships, and continuously grow your clinical skills.
Our vets are supported by a fantastic nursing team of RVNs, SVNs, and clinical support staff, along with a welcoming and highly efficient reception and admin team. Our RVNs are highly skilled and run their own clinics, assist in surgery, provide in-patient care, and play a key role in diagnostics.
Our amazing team
At Clare Vet Group, you'll be part of a harmonious team of 22, 10 RVNs, 5 SVNs, and 4 clinical support staff, with a warm and friendly group of 18 reception and administration support members. We also benefit from visiting specialists in cardiology and rehabilitation, and several of our team members hold certificates in areas such as Surgery, ECC, and Consulting. If you're looking to develop a new skill or pursue a certificate, we’re here to support your ambitions with CPD, mentoring, and hands-on experience.
Able to support areas of interest with either CPD, certificates or exposure to surgeries where possible
Clare Vet Group is deeply rooted in the local community, and we love giving back—whether through our work with Guide Dogs or supporting the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. There’s a real sense of pride and camaraderie here, and we’re always looking for ways to make a difference together.
Build your career around you
We offer flexible working patterns that flex with you and your lifestyle. Whether you are looking to flex your rota hours to balance the school holidays, fix to navigate the school runs or just looking to strike that balance between home and work life. We can offer flexibility that actually works for you.
Rota can be either 40 or 44.5 hours on average per week, with contribution to OOHs and weekend rota. One set night per week, one week 1st on Duty, the other week Standby. 1 in 4 weekends, with time off during the week which consists of either a choice of one half or full day per week, Friday 1/2 day 2 out of 4 and 1/2 day Monday after Sunday On Call.
The Best of Both Worlds
Ballyclare is a charming market town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, known for its strong community spirit, scenic countryside, and rich history. Just a short drive from Belfast, it offers the perfect blend of rural tranquility and convenient city access. The town is surrounded by rolling green fields and picturesque landscapes, making it an ideal spot for those who appreciate outdoor activities and a slower pace of life. Ballyclare is also home to a variety of shops, cafes, and traditional pubs. With its welcoming atmosphere and close-knit community, it’s a fantastic place to live and work.
Because our people matter
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 colleague 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
AVSPNI membership
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
Clare Vet Hospital, Ballyclare
75 Ballynure Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9AG, United Kingdom
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Farm animals
Equine
Exotic Friendly
Chicken Friendly
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.