Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed

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.

Are you an experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role that offers true variety, clinical autonomy and the support of a close-knit team?

Castle Veterinary Group is entering an exciting period of growth, and we're looking for a confident and capable vet to join our established practices in Castlewellan and Downpatrick. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a progressive mixed practice where you'll enjoy a diverse caseload, modern facilities and the freedom to develop your own clinical interests while making a genuine impact on the future of the practice.

Working across both sites, you'll see a rewarding mix of companion animal and farm animal work, supported by experienced colleagues who value collaboration, high clinical standards and excellent client relationships. If you're looking for a long-term home where your ideas are welcomed and your development is encouraged, we'd love to hear from you.

Set in the heart of County Down, this role offers the opportunity to work in one of Northern Ireland's most beautiful regions. Surrounded by stunning countryside and located close to the spectacular Mourne Mountains and coastline, you'll enjoy easy access to outdoor activities, coastal walks and some of the most picturesque scenery in the UK.

For those seeking a balance between a rewarding veterinary career and an outstanding quality of life, Castlewellan and Downpatrick offer the best of both worlds.

This position provides an excellent balance of small animal and farm animal medicine, giving you the opportunity to enjoy genuine variety in your day‑to‑day work. You'll be involved in managing medical and surgical cases, providing preventative healthcare, carrying out routine and emergency procedures and building strong relationships with a loyal client base.

We are particularly interested in speaking with vets who enjoy taking ownership of cases, making confident clinical decisions and contributing to the continued development of the practice. Whether your interests lie in surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, herd health or another area of mixed practice, you'll be supported in pursuing and developing your passions.

The role includes ambulatory farm work, with a company vehicle provided, allowing you to comfortably service clients throughout the local area.

Castle Veterinary Group has built a strong reputation within the local community for providing exceptional patient care and trusted veterinary services. As our practice continues to grow, we're looking for colleagues who want to be part of our journey and help shape the next chapter of our success.

You’ll be joining a welcoming and experienced team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our veterinary surgeons, nurses and reception teams take pride in delivering outstanding care and supporting one another through busy days and challenging cases. There is a strong team culture throughout the practice, with everyone working collaboratively towards the same goal of achieving the very best outcomes for patients and clients.

While this role offers a high degree of clinical freedom and independence, you’ll never feel unsupported. Our Clinical Directors remain actively involved in…