Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon St Elmo Veterinary Centre

Location:
Londonderry

Contract:

Permanent | Part-time, 30 hours with a share in the weekend and on-call rota Practice Type:
First Opinion, Small Animal Competitive Salary:
From £45,000 (fte) Depending on Experience

Your opportunity to be a part of a supportive, improvement-focused team starts here!

At CVS,we put ourcolleaguesfirst, giving you the support you need to provide the best possible care. From clinical to non-clinical challenges,you'llalways have the resources and teamsalongsideyou.

We'llbe your biggest supporter –it'sin our nature.

With market-leading learning, on-the-job training, and collaboration with skilled colleagues,you'llhave the tools to grow—whether you'rebuilding confidence early in your career or looking to deepen your expertise. From advancing in your current role to exploring new leadership or specialist pathways, we provide the support and opportunities to help you achieve your goals

This role is part-time, 30 hours a week across 3 days. It includes a share in the weekend rota which is covering up to two weekends across a year as well as one on-call night shift every three weeks – this is a sleep-in shift based out of St Elmo, providing support to the surrounding practices across the area.

St Elmo Veterinary Centre is a welcoming first-opinion, small animal practice based in Londonderry, offering a great blend of city convenience and access to the stunning landscapes of the North West. With beautiful coastal routes, surrounding countryside and local amenities all within easy reach, the practice enjoys an excellent location while maintaining a strong community feel and loyal client base. The practice's Healthy Pet Club Advanced scheme also enables strong continuity of care through follow-up consultations, helping teams build lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

Supported by a close-knit team of three vets, four nurses, and a student nurse, St Elmo provides a collaborative working environment focused on delivering high-quality patient care. The practice benefits from visiting certificate holders in orthopaedics and cardiology, helping to expand the range of cases managed locally.

Our facilitates include an in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, dental x-ray, and much more, and alongside being an ISFM Silver Cat Friendly Practice, St Elmo is committed to providing a positive experience for all clients, patients, and colleagues.

We're looking for aVeterinary Surgeonto join ourSt Elmo team.

Working within a culture wherecliniciansare empowered to make the best decisions, where improvement is encouraged and where best practice is shared,you will be:

• Driven by shared passion to provide the best possible care to animals
  ,you'recommitted to delivering outstanding care to support our patients and their owners.

• Confident in your clinical skills
  ,you'llbe able totake the lead on surgical and medical cases,andcarry out diagnostic investigations with precision.

• Keen to develop
  ,you'recommitted to gaining further confidence in clinical skills so that you can manage or lead on different case types

• A natural mentor and team player
  ,you'llenjoysupportingand inspiring all colleagues to help them thrive.

• Client care comes naturally to you,you know how to create a positive, reassuring experience that builds trust and long-lasting relationships.

• As an experienced vet, you'llbring a strong level of clinical autonomy and be comfortable handling a varied caseload, offering guidance to the wider team and contributing to shaping clinical standards.

At CVS, we know that carefor our patients starts with dedicated people like you.

That'swhy we invest in your growth and your future.…