Opportunities in Kilrea, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Large Animal / Mixed Veterinary Surgeon

Glenshane Veterinary Clinic – Northern Ireland Full-time or Part-time | Permanent Salary up to £65,000 DOE Relocation allowance + welcome bonus available Visa sponsorship considered

A Proper Farm Vet Role – With Support, Variety and Balance 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.

Glenshane Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Large Animal or Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our established, friendly team in Northern Ireland. This is an opportunity for a vet who genuinely enjoys farm work and wants to practice it well – with the time, tools and team support to do the job properly.

While the role has a strong farm animal focus, there is flexibility for those who enjoy keeping some companion animal work in their week. Whether you’re looking for a predominantly farm role or a true mixed position, we’re open to shaping the job around the right person.

This role is not suitable for new graduates. We’re looking for a vet who is confident working independently on farm, enjoys building long-term client relationships, and takes pride in practical, hands-on veterinary work.

The Practice – Established, Well Equipped and Genuinely Supportive Glenshane Vets is a three-branch mixed practice based at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains, serving a loyal farming community with a strong mix of beef, sheep and dairy clients. Our clients range from large commercial units to smaller family-run farms, making the work varied, interesting and rewarding.

You’ll be supported by an experienced team of vets, nurses and support staff who value teamwork, communication and a realistic approach to workload. We have invested in equipment that allows our vets to work efficiently and confidently, including EasyScan, cattle crush and stocks, small ruminant operating table, IDEXX lab station, digital X-ray, small animal ultrasound, and modern practice management systems.

A practice vehicle is provided, and re have a relocation allowance available to help anyone move to the area.

The Role – Hands-On, Varied and Community-Focused This is a client-facing farm vet role where you’ll be out on the road, managing routine and emergency farm work, herd health support and advisory services. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own cases while always having experienced colleagues to lean on when needed.

For vets who wish to maintain some companion animal involvement, the role can include small animal consults and procedures within the clinics. The balance between farm and small animal work can be tailored depending on your experience and interests.

A full, valid UK driving licence is essential, as daily travel between farms and clinic sites is a core part of the role.

Rota & Work–Life Balance The standard rota is designed to be fair and sustainable. You’ll work a 40-hour week, with 1 night on call per week and 1 weekend in 4, followed by time off in lieu. We are open to full-time or part-time arrangements, and we’re happy to have an open conversation about what works best for you.

Who We’re Looking For This role will suit a vet who: *Has experience in farm or large animal practice *Is confident working independently on farm calls *Enjoys building strong relationships with farming clients *Holds a valid driving licence for the UK (Northern Ireland) *Is looking for a long-term role within a supportive, down-to-earth team

Visa sponsorship can be considered for suitably experienced overseas candidates. This position is not suited to new graduate veterinary surgeons.

How We’ll Support You At inspiring vet care, we’re committed to supporting your ongoing development and well-being. When you join us, you’ll benefit from: *The opportunity to shape and lead the clinical strategy across a large practice, hospital, or group of services with senior-level influence over clinical standards, governance, and service development *Support to further develop strategic leadership, change management, and organisational impact *Funded learning and development including CPD allowance and access to IVC academy training centres & role-relevant courses *£1,250 annual Care Fund for every vet *Clear career pathways with progression opportunities into Director of Practice and Clinical Services or wider executive leadership roles *A collaborative, values-led culture focused on care, innovation, and continuous improvement

What We Offer Our Team In addition to a salary of up to £65,000 DOE, you will benefit from: *£3,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to eligibility) *£3,000 Relocation Bonus (subject to eligibility) *6.6 weeks’ holiday including bank holidays *Private medical insurance *Enhanced family leave and pay across maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy *BVA membership, VDS cover & RCVS fees *Cycle to Work and Green Car schemes (eligibility applies) *Retail discounts and cashback offers *Reduced-cost veterinary care for your own pets

We’re committed to supporting our people through career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives and access to world-class learning resources.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career, inspiring vet care offers the support, opportunity and community to help you grow.