Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Glenburn Veterinary Surgeons, Glengormley

The team at Glenburn Vets is on the lookout for an enthusiastic Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work across our well-established sites in County Antrim, where you'll enjoy a varied caseload covering both consulting and surgical duties. We're looking for a confident and motivated vet, ideally with some previous experience, who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is eager to continue developing their skills across all areas of small animal practice.

Fix or flex - work life balance that works for you

Our people are at the heart of everything that we do, and that's why we know that work-life balance is vital in supporting our people to be their best selves. We recognise that this is fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our team, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do.

Ideally, we are looking for someone full time to cover 40 hours per week, however part time applicants would be considered.

Find a place to excel

Glenburn Vets is a long-established, three-site small animal practice with clinics in Crumlin, Glengormley, and Lisburn, all conveniently located near Belfast International Airport, the stunning North Coast, and a range of local attractions.

We're proud to be a well-equipped, modern practice, offering facilities such as digital radiography, ultrasound with cardiac and abdominal probes, a dedicated cardiac scanning table, multiparameter monitors, fluid pumps and warmers, electrosurgery, suction, and a full orthopaedic kit (including TPLO, CCWO, and MMP).

Our experienced and supportive team includes 7 Vets, 4 RVNs, 3 SVNs, and 11 support staff. Among our vets are colleagues with over 40 years of experience, a certificate holder in surgery, and a nurse with a certificate in anaesthesia. We take great pride in fostering an environment where everyone can develop and grow, with special interests actively supported up to certificate level.

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

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

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