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Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Garden Lodge Veterinary Clinic, Holywood, Holywood, Northern Ireland & Isle of Man

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Up to £63,000 DOE

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Salary up to £63,000 FTE DOE plus a relocation allowance up to £5,000 and welcome bonus up to £5,000


We’re on the lookout for a skilled Veterinary Surgeon become part of our dedicated team at Garden Lodge Vets, where exceptional care for our patients is our top priority.

About Garden Lodge Vets


As an RCVS-accredited, fully equipped practice, Garden Lodge offers a well-rounded range of services, including three consult rooms, a theatre, x-ray and ultrasound facilities, and dental and in-patient wards. However, our true strength lies in our exceptional team. With a balanced mix of consulting and surgeries, our clinical team enjoys significant autonomy in their work, and our nurses proudly run their own clinics as we operate as a vet nurse training practice. We support veterinary surgeons who want to progress in their career with certification or CPD.

Our team includes seven vets, with certificates in dermatology, general practice, and a dental expert taking dental referrals and performing advanced dental procedures. We’re also supported by four RVNs , five SVNs and one Animal Care Assistant, all committed to quality care. Additionally, we value giving back to our community and work closely with Barn Animal Rescue in Newtownards.

About Our Location


Garden Lodge is nestled between two charming areas, Holywood and Stormont, each brimming with history and natural beauty. 

Holywood, situated along Belfast Lough, is known for its lively atmosphere, scenic coastal walks, and historic sites like the Holywood Priory. The town has a bustling centre with independent shops, cafes, and green spaces like Seapark, a favourite among families and nature lovers.

Nearby Stormont is home to the Stormont Estate and the Northern Ireland Assembly. Set amidst rolling hills, the iconic Parliament Buildings and surrounding parkland are perfect for peaceful walks and offer stunning views of Belfast. 

Located just ten minutes apart, our clinics are conveniently close to Belfast City Airport and only thirty minutes from Belfast International, making the area accessible and well-connected.

Fix or flex – find your perfect balance


Redefine your work-life balance with our fix or flex rota patterns. We understand that your personal life is just as important as your career, and we want to make it easy for you to find the right balance. 

This is a full-time role 36-40 hours. The working times are between 8:30am and 7:30pm midweek and the Saturday rota is 1 in 3 from 9:00am -12:00pm noon. 

Because our people matter


We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from -

Work-life balance

  • 7 weeks annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
  • Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

  • Wellbeing

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 confidential helpline
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental and surrogacy pay
  • Initiatives focused on colleague wellbeing 

  • Development

  • £1250 CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave pro rata
  • Certificate support
  • Learning and development opportunities via the IVC Evidensia Academy
  • Access to Vetlexicon – our online encyclopaedia provider
  • All our Vets & Nurses can apply for research funding
  • All our Vets get £1250 per annum to spend via our Care Fund
  • Infection Prevention and Control Programme
  • Quality Improvement Programme

  • Professional Memberships

  • BVA membership
  • VDS cover
  • RCVS fees

  • Colleague Benefits

  • Company pension scheme. IVC Evidensia will make a contribution as well 
  • Supporting a greener commute to work with a Cycle to Work scheme and Green Cars Scheme, subject to eligibility criteria
  • Voluntary benefits: we give you the flexibility to choose from a range of voluntary benefits to suit you
  • Access to discounts/cashback with hundreds of participating retailers
  • Discounted treatment for your own pets at an IVC Evidensia practice

  • At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
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    Garden Lodge Veterinary Clinic, Holywood

    397 Old Holywood Road, Holywood, BT18 9QH, United Kingdom

    Animals treated

    Small animals

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    Any questions before applying?

    Speak to Amelia Bateman from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

    Talent Partner

    Amelia Bateman

    amelia.bateman@ivcevidensia.com