Emergency Veterinarian Job, Royal Hillsborough

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Royal Hillsborough

Competitive salary package, DOE

Permanent

Royal Hillsborough

Competitive salary package, DOE

Permanent

Royal Hillsborough

Competitive salary package, DOE

Permanent

Small Animal Emergency Vet Surgeon Job, Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland

Small Animal Emergency Vet Surgeon Job, Hillsborough, County Down, Northern Ireland

Job Description: Our client is seeking a Small Animal Emergency Vet Surgeon to join their out-of-hours (OOH) team clinic in Hillsborough. This role offers the opportunity to work with a varied and interesting emergency and critical care caseload, supporting both first opinion practices and referral services in a well-equipped clinical environment.

This position is ideal for an experienced veterinarian confident in emergency care who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced setting. You will be part of a supportive and skilled team while contributing to high standards of patient care across a wide network of practices.

Qualifications Needed:

  • Veterinary degree eligible for registration in Northern Ireland  
  • Experience in emergency or out-of-hours practice preferred  
  • Strong clinical and decision-making skills  
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities  
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload confidently  

Package:

  • Permanent part-time weekend role (1 in 4 Saturdays and Sundays)  
  • Supportive and experienced ECC-focused team  
  • Access to advanced clinical support and referral network  
  • Generous CPD allowance with funded postgraduate qualifications  
  • RCVS and VDS fees covered  
  • Up to 33 days holiday (pro rata)  
  • CVS pension scheme  
  • Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme  
  • Staff discounts on veterinary services and products  
  • Strong career development and mentoring opportunities  
Posted
27/04/2026
Reference
JB-31093
Location
Royal Hillsborough,
Experience
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