Farm Animal Vet - near Ballymena, Northern Ireland

Location Ballymena
Discipline: Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Contact name: Julie Powell

Contact email: julie@brightleaf.co.uk
Job ref: 8032
Published: 27 days ago
Salary up to £65,000 DOE, plus Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 and up to £10,000 welcome bonus  
 
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Farm Veterinary Surgeon to join their friendly team. 
 
This role would suit a Veterinary Surgeon looking to work in an equally mixed dairy-beef-sheep practice. There is the option of adding in some small animal work should this be of an interest. 
 
The ideal candidate will be a Veterinary Surgeon with a bias for farm work, preferable with 1yrs + experience. They are regularly out visiting their farm clients, so a driving license is an essential requirement for the role.   
 
You will be joining a team of 6 Veterinary Surgeons of which 4 have 20 years’+ experience and a dedicated Veterinary Nursing team and Support team. This is a 3-branch practice, at the foot of the Sperrin Mountain where two of the branches have a farm animal handling facility. There is all the usual equipment in the main branch for both farm and small animal practice including easy scan/small animal ultrasound, IDEXX lab station, microscope, Ovacte, x-ray, endoscope, ECG, kennelling/stabling facilities, small ruminant operating table, and a horse stock. The farm practice has been established more than 50 years and the work includes a good mix of dairy, beef, and sheep.  The farm work mainly consists of routine health checks and surgery, emergency work and TB testing. They however have a can-do attitude for anything uncommon with the support from all the experienced vets.  They have long standing relationships with a lot of their clients giving a real family feel to the practice. 
 
Nestled in the Sperrin mountains there is so much to explore.  The main clinic is in a charming town brimming with history, natural beauty, and a warm community spirit. While it may not be as well-known as some of its neighbouring cities, it offers a delightful array of activities and attractions. Whether you're a history buff, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a peaceful retreat, there’s something for everyone.  Nature lovers and adventurers will be drawn to the scenery in the North of Ireland. The Sperrin mountains offer breath-taking views and numerous opportunities for hiking and exploring. The spectacular scenic North Coast and the Giant Causeway are only 45min drive away. If you are looking for city life, it’s a short 40-minute drive to Derry or Belfast and 30 minutes gets you to the closest airport. 
 
The standard full-time vet rota consists of a 40-hour week, working 1 weekend in 4 with a long weekend off in lieu the following week. There is an OOH requirement to work 1 night per week on call, in the winter months and 1 night per week every fortnight, in summer months. Although this is advertised as a full-time role, the client is open to both full time and part time applications. 

For more information about this exciting opportunity or to submit your application, please contact Juliep@brightleaf.co.uk or call us directly at 01422 433900. At Bright Leaf Recruitment, we are dedicated to helping skilled Farm Animal Veterinary Surgeons like you find the perfect role that aligns with your passion and expertise.

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