Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal Hollygate Veterinary Clinic | Belfast
Full-time or Part-time | Permanent
Salary £60,000-£63,000 DOE (FTE)

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.

If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted to make clinical decisions, build lasting relationships with clients, and genuinely influence the future of a practice, Hollygate Veterinary Clinic could be exactly what you're looking for.

We're seeking a confident Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our established Belfast team. This is an opportunity for a capable GP vet who enjoys clinical independence but still values having experienced colleagues around them. While much of the role involves sole charge, you'll be supported by actively involved Clinical Directors and a wider network of experienced veterinary colleagues who are always available when needed.

This position comes with real ownership. We have a loyal and dedicated client base who place enormous trust in the team, and we're looking for someone who enjoys seeing cases through from start to finish. Success here isn't about being handed straightforward procedures or a ready-made caseload. It's about building relationships, recognising opportunities to progress cases, creating treatment plans, and delivering excellent continuity of care for your patients.

Hollygate is a small but busy practice with an excellent reputation and exciting potential for future growth. While we're proud of the service we already provide, we're equally excited about where we can go 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 an RCVS registered veterinary surgeon who is confident in their clinical ability and comfortable managing a varied first-opinion caseload with a good degree of independence. You'll enjoy taking ownership of cases, building relationships with clients, and following patients through from initial presentation to resolution.

Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who will become an integral part of the team. You'll be approachable, friendly and collaborative, someone who enjoys sharing knowledge, supporting…