Veterinary Surgeon - Hollygate Veterinary Clinic

Hollygate Vets
- Carryduff, Belfast, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man

At inspiring vet care, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As the UK’s number one vet care provider, we're trusted with the care of over 2 million animals, delivering our purpose of healthier animals and happier owners.

Hollygate Veterinary Clinic is growing and we're looking for capable, confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons to join our team in Belfast.

We currently have a full-time permanent position and a part-time 12-month fixed-term opportunity available. Whether you're looking for your next long-term home or a flexible role with excellent support, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive practice with a loyal client base, modern facilities, genuine clinical freedom and the chance to help shape the future of a growing clinic.

We're particularly keen to hear from vets who enjoy taking ownership of their work, making clinical decisions and helping develop new services. Whether your passion lies in surgery, dentistry, imaging or another area of practice, we'll support you in building that interest while giving you the freedom to make a real impact.

Hollygate has built an excellent reputation within the local community and is entering an exciting phase of growth. We're looking for vets who want to be part of that journey and help shape what comes next.

At Hollygate, you'll be joining a team that genuinely enjoys working together. We have an experienced, capable nursing team and a dedicated reception team who take enormous pride in the standard of care they provide. Everyone understands their role, works hard for each other, and shares the same goal of delivering an exceptional experience for both clients and patients.

There's a real sense of togetherness within the clinic. Whether it's managing a busy day, working through a challenging case, or supporting one another during periods of change, people step up and work collaboratively. It's a supportive, respectful environment where everyone's contribution is valued and where you're encouraged to share ideas, ask questions and be yourself.

While this role offers a high degree of clinical autonomy, you'll never feel like you're carrying the responsibility alone. The wider team is invested in helping each other succeed, and our Clinical Directors remain actively involved in the practice, providing regular support, guidance and mentorship. As a result, you'll have the freedom to practice your way while still benefiting from the backing of a close-knit and experienced team.

This role offers a level of clinical autonomy that can be difficult to find elsewhere. Whether your interests lie in dentistry, ophthalmology, surgery, diagnostic imaging or another area entirely, we want to help you develop them.

We're excited by the idea of bringing someone into the team who wants to grow services, enhance the client offering and help shape the future direction of the clinic. If you've ever wanted the freedom to influence how a practice develops without the pressures of ownership, this is a fantastic opportunity to do exactly that.

We're well equipped to support high-quality clinical work, with facilities including a brand-new digital radiography system, ultrasound, dental radiography, slit lamp, operating microscope, and a comprehensive in-house laboratory and diagnostic suite.

We're committed to providing our team with the tools they need to deliver excellent patient care and pursue their clinical interests.

We're looking for confident, capable vets who enjoy a busy first-opinion environment and are comfortable managing cases with a degree of independence. You'll be someone who values continuity of care, enjoys building strong client relationships and wants to contribute to a supportive, ambitious team.

We're flexible when it comes to working hours and are happy to consider both part-time and full-time applicants.

Part-time hours can be offered from 20 hours per week, while full-time hours are up to 40 hours per week.

There is a shared 1 in 3 Saturday rota, helping to ensure a fair balance across the team. The day-to-day workload is largely sole charge, although there are regular overlaps between clinicians during the latter part of the morning and afternoons. Our Clinical Directors remain actively involved in the practice and provide regular…