Veterinary Surgeon, Small Animal

About the Role

This full-time position offers 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with shifts scheduled between 8:30am and 7:30pm, plus participation in a 1 in 4 Saturday morning rota (8:30am to 12:30pm). You'll be joining a well-established group of busy, first-opinion small animal clinics across Bangor, Holywood and Dundonald, where you'll find plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and build lasting client relationships.

Located on the beautiful shores of Belfast Lough, Bangor combines stunning coastal scenery with excellent amenities, vibrant cafes, restaurants and leisure facilities, offering the perfect balance between work and lifestyle. With Belfast just a short commute away, you'll enjoy coastal living without sacrificing access to city life.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of clinical care across a varied caseload including consultations, surgery and case continuity
• Work with a team of experienced colleagues who share your commitment to patient care and continuous improvement
• Manage cases independently while benefiting from collaborative support and access to senior clinicians
• Contribute to mentoring the next generation of veterinary professionals in an accredited training practice
• Accept dental referrals and further develop clinical knowledge working alongside certificate holders in General Practice and Small Animal Medicine

Requirements

• RCVS registered or eligible to register as a Veterinary Surgeon
• Passionate about small animal practice and committed to delivering high standards of clinical care
• Strong communicator who enjoys collaborative working and feels confident managing cases independently
• Shares the practice values of care, community, and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Salary: £41,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
• Welcome bonus up to £5,000 and relocation support up to £5,000
• 7 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• £1,250 annual Care Fund for professional development
• CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• BVA membership, VDS cover and RCVS fees paid
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
• Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies)
• Retail discounts and cashback offers
• Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Clear career pathways with progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

Garden Lodge Vets is part of inspiring vet care, the UK's number one vet care provider, trusted with the care of over 2 million animals. The practice operates three busy first-opinion small animal clinics across Bangor, Holywood and Dundonald, each fully equipped with digital radiography, ultrasound, dental suites with dental radiography, in-house laboratory facilities, laser therapy and diathermy.

The team includes certificate holders in General Practice and Small Animal Medicine and operates as an accredited training practice. The practice is committed to a collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, community, and continuous improvement, with active encouragement for colleagues to pursue clinical interests and postgraduate education.