“Stephen and the team are the loveliest folks you could meet and their care and concern for the pets that come through their door is second to none. Fantastic advice and treatment in a friendly and caring environment.”
Our clients love us and we think you will too!
Vets4Pets Bangor is a locally run practice owned by Stephen McLean. We are looking for a temporary Head Nurse who can look after Stephen’s nursing team here when our current Head Nurse goes on Maternity leave in the near future. This is a great role for a Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new challenge.
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse who loves all aspects of the role, is passionate about pet heath care and confident in running nurse clinics.  We are a fast paced practice, carry a very varied caseload and offer the opportunity to gain fantastic experience with Ophthalmology, as Stephen is recognised as a Royal College Advanced Practitioner. 
The role is full time, 35 hours per week with a shared the rota for Saturday mornings, with no Out Of Hours. We would consider part time/job share candidates.
In return for your contribution to our team, you will receive:

• Competitive salary
• Dedicated CPD allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Paid memberships (RCVS, BVNA, VDS)
• Exclusive company and high street discounts and rewards including 20% off at Pets at Home.

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding pet healthcare and great customer service then we would love to hear from you!
For more information contact donna.moore@vets4pets.com or apply online at www.careers.myvetpractice.co.uk
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Northern Ireland Veterinary Specialists (NiVS) was recently launched in Hillsborough, Co. Down and are now recruiting a further intern to join the team.
This 12 month Fixed Term Contract represents a unique and exciting opportunity to undertake a bespoke internship and further your career in Northern Ireland’s first, multi-disciplinary specialist referral hospital.
You will predominately work on the referral service under the mentorship of two ECVS/RCVS specialist surgeons offering orthopaedic, soft tissue, neurosurgery referrals and two cardiologists offering medical and interventional cardiology services. A structured training programme but with the opportunity to participate in clinical rounds, journal clubs and clinical research.
As part of your role you will contribute to our MiNightVet service, providing out-of-hours emergency treatment to first opinion clients and exceptional care for hospitalised patients, with the support of a dedicated night nurse. This offers the unique opportunity to have clinical autonomy as part of an internship and will allow you to put into practice your decision-making, communication and technical skills in a supportive environment.
There will be allocated off clinic time for participation in clinical research, publication, structured study and to help foster a good work-life balance.
You will be a MRCVS with at least one-year of clinical experience, although exceptional new graduates will be considered. You should be a highly-motivated, professional and an enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude and be committed to practising to the highest standards of veterinary medicine.
As part of the package, the successful candidates will receive:

• An exceptional salary (£31,000) + benefits package
• RCVS and VDS membership
• Generous CPD allowance
• Contributory pension scheme
• Up to 7 weeks annual leave
• Structured training and mentorship
• Online veterinary library access

Are you interested in joining our team? 
If so, please click “Apply Now”
Link: https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/4700/Vet%20NI/detail

Ref: 20/108188
Faculty MHLS – Core Technology Units
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the Biological Services Unit (BSU). You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare and to ensure the BSU complies with Home Office standards/Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act/Health and Safety legislation. You will also oversee the provision of specific technical support services to academic and research staff and students and be responsible for advising on and implementing any development changes to the unit’s services, for budget planning, financial control and sustainability of the unit.
The successful candidate must have:

•     Degree, HND, NVQ4 in a relevant subject Or A relevant professional qualification and relevant formal training
•     Valid UK Home Office/DoH Personal License, or equivalent
•     Valid UK driving License or ability to meet the mobility requirements of the post.
•     IAT course work – Level 2 completed
•     A minimum of three years’ relevant experience in the management of a technical team in a competitive environment
•     Demonstrable experience as a successful and effective decision maker capable of following through objectives in complex and challenging situations.
£33,797 to £40,322
Closing date: Monday 06 April 2020
For full job details and criteria please see the Candidate Information link on our website by clicking ‘apply’. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria when you submit your application. For further information please contact Resourcing Team, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or email resourcing@qub.ac.uk
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. We welcome applications from all sections of society and particularly from people with a disability. 
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but, in particular circumstances, may be renewed or made permanent, subject to availability of funding.  
https://hrwebapp.qub.ac.uk/tlive_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC107GF.open?VACANCY_ID=657377D1Yr&WVID=6273090Lgx&LANG=USA

Garden Lodge have been looking after pets in East Belfast for the past 40 years and we have just opened a new clinic offering first opinion and referral dental services. We are a small, friendly team focused on giving the very best clinical service to our clients. The practice has 2.5 vets and this will be the lead nursing role in the clinic.
This is a full time, permanent position with weekday and shared weekend clinical responsibilities. OOH is covered by Vets Now and we are closed on public holidays. We are ideally looking for an experienced/qualified veterinary nurse who is keen to help drive the practice forward and continue to develop our nurse led clinics.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring colleague. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and work well within a team environment. You will be expected to provide a high level of clinical care to our patients and excellent customer service. You should be competent at running nurse clinics.
To apply, please email your CV to Susana at susana.belles-jimenez@ivcevidensia.com or call +447887427095 for more information.

Fenaghy Veterinary Clinics Ballymena and Antrim require an enthusiastic and highly motivated Veterinary Surgeon between May and September 2020.
We are a busy 100% small animal clinic with an experienced team of vets, 3 of whom are currently undertaking certificates. We have a supportive team of veterinary nurses and receptionists alongside our visiting specialist Ophthalmologist.  We are a well-equipped practice with including digital X-ray, ultrasound & in-House laboratory, and a focus on clinical excellence and client care.   Both clinics are centrally located with Belfast and the Coast within a 30 minute drive. Onsite accommodation can be provided if required.
If you would like to discuss the position available further please contact Martin on 02825631999, alternatively please email your CV to martin.mcgovern@fenaghyvets.co.uk.

Lloyd & Cowan Veterinary Recruitment currently have a number of positions available in Northern Ireland. We are looking for the following

• Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Derry x 2 different practices
• Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon- East Tyrone (Exclusive role)
• Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Newry (Exclusive role)
• Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Belfast x2 One North one South 
• Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – North Down 
• Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – North Armagh (Exclusive role) 
• Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Derry
• Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Tyrone
• Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Fermanagh (Exclusive role)
• Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon – P’down C’avon Lurgan area (Exclusive role)
• Mixed Animal Veterinary Surgeon- Antrim
• Large / Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Tyrone (Exclusive role) 
• Locum Vets – Small, Mixed and Large required for odd days, weekends, nights and longer terms positions across NI.

We are keen to speak with candidates at all levels. For a confidential discussion about our opportunities call Ciaran, Ryan or Stephen on 028 8765 8068 or email a CV to info@lloydandcowan.com
If none of these jobs are quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us as we are registering new roles everyday.
If you know someone else who may be interested, why not pass this advert on to them. If we successfully place someone, you’ve referred to us; we’ll give you £200 in high street vouchers as a way of saying thank you.
Some of the roles above are exclusive to Lloyd & Cowan, that means they’re not advertised with other agencies or on other job boards.  
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Faculty MHLS – Core Technology Units

This post will be providing technical support within a laboratory and workshop environment for teaching and research purposes. The successful candidate will contribute to the care for animals including cleaning, feeding and the provision of water to ensure that animals have high standards of welfare. They will operate straightforward equipment/machinery/apparatus for research and teaching purposes in a standardised way and assist with maintaining general cleanliness and tidiness.  This position involves low and high level lifting, twisting, turning and carrying weights up to 20kg as well as working in an environment where animal  allergens are present in the air and on work surfaces.  Final appointments will be subject to pre-employment health screening.
The successful candidates must have:
•     Academic and/or vocational qualifications i.e. 5 GCSE’s A-C and/or NVQ level 2 in relevant subject (or equivalent)
•     1 year’s relevant experience in working with animals and be familiar with the animal facility in a research setting, to include previous experience in animal care, cleaning and feeding
•     Previous experience in maintaining a high level of cleanliness in a facility/workplace.
•    Experience working with products to maintain aseptic environments such as alcohol, bleach, anti-viral washes, autoclave and/or UV light sterilization

Closing date: 16^th March 2020
Anticipated interview date: 26^th March 2020
Salary Scale: £18,342 to £21,236 per annum 
For full job details and criteria, please see the Candidate Information link on our website by clicking ‘apply’. You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria when you submit your application.
For further information please contact Resourcing Team, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or email resourcing@qub.ac.uk 
The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. We welcome applications from all sections of society and particularly from people with a disability. 

Cookstown
Full-time, Permanent
£30,000 – £50,000 a year
Are you a Vet; confident in general practice, hungry for an excellent caseload, and keen to join a expanding friendly small animal team with a great vision?
We have an exciting, passionate and dynamic RCVS approved, 7 vet, small animal team. We are a 1st and 2nd opinion practice with a highly variable and exciting caseload of both medical, soft tissue and orthopaedic surgery. We would welcome you to call, or visit for a chat about the exciting opportunities we can provide. Ideally (but not essential) you will be 1+ years qualified with good all round Small Animal experience and skills.
Excellent diagnostic facilities and tools including in-house laboratory etc. We support CPD and your independence to advance your skills clinically. The practice sees a large variety of caseload from surgical / trauma cases to complex medial, dermatology and opthamology cases. The role would suit someone keen on all aspects of general small animal practice and who is competent in medical and surgical skills and is looking for a more challenging role moving into more advanced surgeries including orthopaedics, soft tissue and reconstructive. Support and coaching given to accelerate the development of the right candidate and certificates encouraged and supported.
Competitive salary, CPD allowance, Staff Discounts, Enhanced Sick Pay, Healthshield, Pension schemes and career development.
Key Details:

• Type: Small Animal based mostly in Cookstown Surgery
• Hours: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 7.30pm on rota basis
• Weekends: On a rota – Saturday 9am – 5pm
• OOH: on rota basis with all vets sharing
• Sole charge: Some (but rare)
• Branch work: Possible
• Team: 3 Vet branch
• Other: Practice provides 24 Hour cover

Please send Cv to Andrew.Turkington@parklandsvets.co.uk  cc Zelda.Kells@parklandsvets.co.uk   or ring Andrew Turkington 02886765765 or 07980301465 for a chat.
Link: http://parklandsvets.com/employment-careers

We are a well-established, mixed small and farm animal practice in Coleraine with RCVS accreditation. We have a friendly staff team who are fully focused on providing the best possible care for pets and farm animals in our care. Our practice is well equipped with up to date equipment including digital x-ray and ultrasound.
This is a mixed role with a larger part of the job being involved with our small animal side of the practice. On call is a 2 in 7 rota with a day off during the week if you are on call at the weekend. At Coleraine Veterinary Practice we offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience, and the chance to work in a well-equipped RVCS accredited practice with generous CPD allowance, RCVS fees paid and a paid birthday day off.
We are looking for a veterinary surgeon with some clinical experience working in the United Kingdom. They must have a clean, UK driving licence. We will offer a competitive salary, which will depend on experience. CPD is encouraged and well supported with an excellent CPD budget and additional staff benefits.
To apply, please email your CV to Susana at susana.belles-jimenez@ivcevidensia.com or call +447887427095 for more information.

O’Reilly & Fee are looking for their next Vet who has an interest in Small Animals. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our busy mixed practice.
This role requires a vet with a positive pro-active work attitude, is confident and competent in SA medicine and surgery, who enjoys clinical freedom to work up own cases from presentation to completion using a high clinical standard, and is capable of working sole charge when required.
We actively support and encourage progress and development, with fantastic funded CPD to pursue any interests/certificates, with outstanding opportunities for career progression.
You will receive a comprehensive range of benefits including:-

• An attractive salary based on experience
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay offering 10 weeks of Full Pay and 10 weeks of Half Pay. 
• Up to 7 weeks holidays plus Bank Holiday with our buy/sell holiday scheme
• A profit-share bonus
• Company pension & SAYE scheme
• Funded CPD
• 40hr week on a pro-rata base(with a 1:3 OOH rota)

If this sound like the role for you, please forward CV to tanya.wilson@oreillyandfee.co.uk
To have an informal chat please call or text Lisa on 07901 223 740 or Tel:  028 37 526777
Link: – https://www.careerswithcvs.co.uk/jobs/vacancy/3981/Vet%20NI/detail