Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

About the Role

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in their career. You’ll be joining a long-established, close-knit small animal practice in Enniskillen that’s passionate about delivering high standards of patient care whilst creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. Ideas are welcomed, clinical interests are encouraged, and quality of care always comes first.

The role offers flexibility: work a 30-hour week with flexible working days, or go full-time on a four-day week (40 hours). The weekend rota is manageable at one in five Saturdays (9am–5pm), with no weekend out-of-hours. Weeknight on-call is shared across the team with no Saturday or Sunday cover, and nurse support is available when needed. A paid one-hour lunch break is included each day.

Enniskillen offers a beautiful setting surrounded by lakes and countryside, combining a relaxed pace of life with a welcoming community—ideal for work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a varied and interesting first-opinion caseload including consultations, surgery, and inpatient care
• Manage your own cases from start to finish with excellent case continuity
• Contribute to the practice’s in-house surgical work, including TPLOs, supported by skilled nurses
• Work collaboratively with seven veterinary surgeons, nursing staff, and support team members
• Develop and bring specialist interests to the team (ophthalmology, cardiology, surgery, medicine, or other areas)
• Participate in shared clinical discussion and learning within the team
• Support visiting specialists including cardiology and ophthalmology referral work

Requirements

• RCVS registration as a Veterinary Surgeon
• Experience in small animal practice is essential (not suitable for new graduates or those requiring close day-to-day mentorship)
• Strong all-rounder with confidence in handling consultations and routine surgery
• Proven clinical knowledge and sound judgement
• Personable, proactive approach to teamwork with a good sense of humour
• Ability to fit into a close-knit team environment
• Strong communication skills and genuine commitment to high standards of patient and client care

Benefits

• Flexible working: 30-hour week or full-time four-day week, with flexibility around working days
• Generous time off: 7 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays
• Manageable rota: One in five Saturdays (9am–5pm); no weekend out-of-hours; shared weeknight on-call with no Saturday/Sunday cover; paid one-hour lunch break daily
• Professional development: £1,250 annual CPD allowance, funded support for further qualifications and certificates, access to IVC Academy training centres and role-relevant courses
• Mentorship & support: Access to mentors, regional clinical coaches, and peer networks
• Health & wellbeing: Private medical insurance, enhanced family leave and pay (maternity, paternity, adoption, surrogacy)
• Professional fees & memberships: BVA membership, VDS cover, and RCVS fees covered
• Lifestyle schemes: Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies), retail discounts and cashback offers
• Pet care: Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets
• Relocation support: Up to £3,000 relocation allowance available
• Career pathways: Clear progression opportunities across primary care, referral, leadership, and specialist roles

About the Practice

The Brook Veterinary Clinic was established in 1985 and relocated to its current purpose-built premises in Enniskillen in January 1992. The practice is staffed by seven veterinary surgeons (including certificate holders in surgery and diagnostic imaging), four veterinary nurses, two student veterinary nurses, three receptionists, and one practice manager. The team is committed to providing excellent service and has built a reputation for high-standard patient care in a supportive, collaborative environment.

The clinic is modern and well-equipped with multiple consultation rooms, a dedicated theatre, digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment, and advanced anaesthetic monitoring. The practice is part of IVC Evidensia and continues to invest in equipment to support team interests and specialties. Visiting specialists in cardiology and ophthalmology are available, and the wider IVC network offers access to learning and development resources.