Veterinary Surgeon - real progression / ownership opportunities

Ref:  40193
Contracted Hours:  20-40
Custom Field 4: 
Job Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Handforth, NIR, SK9 3RN

Description: 

Cat loving experienced Veterinary Surgeon required on a full time basis because Australia has seduced our current one. Pay depending on experience, from £60,000 (FTE, DOE) 

  • This position is ideally full time but can consider part time from 2 days per week and then 1 in 2 Saturdays (9am till 1pm) however there is flexibility in this so please do speak with us and we can look at options
  • Our practice is well established, and we believe in working together to provide the best care possible in a supportive, friendly environment
  • We are in a fantastic location with fantastic local amenities and 2 airports nearby
  • We are keen to attract someone with an interest in future partnership and career progression
  • We are a progressive practice and are always happy to look at new ways to grow including us getting the first ever HT Vista in Northern Ireland, so if you have a special interest, we can support you
  • Due to one of our vets relocating, we are looking for a new vet to join us ideally in December
  • No Sundays or OOH
  • A fantastic purpose-built practice with great public transport routes for commuters 

Join our friendly team in a modern standalone practice with an excellent local reputation.
This is a superb opportunity to join our thriving practice based in beautiful Lisburn Longstone, supporting the town and the surrounding area.

We’re a small friendly team led by Anna who opened the practice in 2015. Our ethos is a family feeling, fear free practice and we are keen to attract someone looking to put down roots and grow with us in the coming years..

The purpose-built practice stands alone on Longstone Street with it’s own onsite parking and boasting Idexx in house lab, digital x-ray, ultrasound and 4 consult rooms, of which you can have your very own.

If you’re looking for great support, you’ll find it here.

Lisburn Longstone is ideally located just 10 minutes from Belfast, the coast and the mountains. We are just 25 minutes away from both airports and would be the perfect location for someone looking to relocate with their family; with a relocation package also available to the right candidate.

Your skills and experience
We’re looking for an empathetic vet with solid experience and good general surgical and medical skills. In return for helping us develop the practice, you can look forward to plenty of opportunities for training and CPD, including funding towards a certificate if desired.

A rewarding role and great benefits

  • No OOH and weekends are Saturday morning only on rotation, currently 1 in 2 but this is negotiable
  • Pension
  • RCVS and VDS fees paid
  • 28 days holiday
  • Service based holiday entitlement increases
  • CPD budget which is flexible towards learning goals
  • Death in service x 4 times annual salary
  • Discounted veterinary fees
  • Company discounts and rewards!
     
    If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare, exceptional customer service and would like to join our fantastic team, then we would love to hear from you. 

For further information please email Rach on northvet@vets4pets.com or to apply please visit www.vets4petscareers.com and someone will get back to you within 1 working day

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. Our ambition is to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in, and we are intentional in addressing and removing barriers to create opportunities for the exceptional talent and potential in our communities. Even if your skills and experience don’t perfectly align, if you think you can make a unique contribution through your values and behaviours, we want to hear from you!

Location: BT28 1TT

Business Unit:  Vet Group
Date:  29 Jul 2026