Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon

Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon - St Elmo Veterinary Clinic

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St Elmo Veterinary Clinic

St Elmo Veterinary Clinic

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Small Animal Vet to join our growing team at St Elmo Veterinary Clinic in Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. We are a dedicated % small animal practice and our friendly, welcoming and committed team strive to give the utmost care and treatment to all pets.

At St Elmo, you will be part of an experienced team of 3 vets, 6 RVN's and a fantastic support team of receptionists and Practice Director. You will enjoy a varied range of cases where you will be encouraged to build your own client base. We have a brand new fully refurbished, purpose-built clinic, filled with all the latest tech and equipment. Our practice now boasts, 4 consult rooms, theatre, separate dog, cat and isolation rooms, X-ray and lab facilities on site plus a lift, offices, 3 bathrooms, a rest room, a staff room and laundry room. There is also onsite parking available too.

We have 30 minute consults, as standard, with 15 minutes for boosters and vaccines. Our ideal candidate will be confident performing routine surgeries in a sole charge capacity. You will have excellent communication and organisation skills, and the confidence to deliver high quality care to all our patients.

We can consider full or part-time hours, 20-40 hours per week, with a requirement to cover 1 night every 3 weeks on call, plus 1 in 18 weekends. We have plans to have an OOH provider in place by July .

Salary up to £60k+ pro rata, dependant on experience and qualifications. Career progression and CPD are actively encouraged and supported. Visa sponsorship fully funded for overseas candidates (you must be eligible to register with the RCVS).

Our Rewards package includes:

Professional memberships funded (RCVS & VDS)

CPD and further studies encouraged - Your learning and clinical growth is important to us!

6.6 weeks annual leave (FTE) inclusive of Bank Holidays (or equivalent), plus the option to purchase an additional two weeks leave per year with our Buy/Sell holiday scheme 

Long Service Holiday – receive 1 extra days leave each year in your first 5 years at CVS

Workplace pension scheme

CVS Refresh – one of our health and wellbeing rewards. Our teams receive a weekly allowance to spend on tasty treats or fitness classes!

Mental Health first aiders - our people are at the heart of what we do, and your health & wellbeing matters!

Maternity/Adoption Pay – 10 weeks full pay and 10 weeks half pay

Paternity Pay and Shared Parental Leave

Cycle to work scheme, saving 25-39% on a bike and accessories!

Discounted pet treatments

Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 days a year helpline to support you and your immediate family when you need it the most

Discounted UK gym membership with Gym Flex

Performance bonus scheme

Save as you Earn Scheme (SAYE)

Internal career progression and transfers available – with a network of over practices, we can support you should you need to relocate

To arrange an informal and confidential chat about this role contact Ashleigh on or to arrange an informal practice visit to speak with our Clinical Director or Practice Director about this fantastic opportunity,