At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead veterinary surgery and drive excellence in animal care and welfare.
- Company: Join the USPCA, a respected charity with over 180 years of impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, CPD allowance, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to innovation and education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in animal lives while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Advanced surgical skills and leadership experience in veterinary practice.
Location: Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, Co. Down
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time 35 hours per week (expected to participate in a clinical rota)
Closing date: Friday 14 August 2026.
Step into a leadership role where your clinical expertise truly changes lives. The USPCA is seeking a Head of Veterinary Surgery to lead our Animal Hospital in Newry – driving excellence in veterinary care while championing animal welfare across Northern Ireland. This is a rare opportunity to combine advanced surgical practice with strategic leadership, guiding a passionate multidisciplinary team and shaping the future of clinical services within a respected charity.
As Head Vet, you won’t just deliver outstanding care – you’ll influence standards, develop teams, and play a key role in advancing animal welfare through innovation, education and advocacy. From complex surgeries to supporting rescue and rehabilitation work, your expertise will directly impact the lives of companion animals and wildlife in need.
Our package includes:
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000
- 25 days annual leave, plus 10 statutory holidays
- RCVS, VDS and AVSPNI fees paid
- £1,000 CPD allowance
- Contributory pension scheme
This is your chance to grow your career in a purpose-driven organisation with over 180 years of making a difference.
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Join the USPCA, the second oldest animal welfare charity in the world, where you can make a real difference every day in a supportive and close-knit team environment. Located in Newry, Co. Down, our practice offers a rewarding opportunity to work with shelter animals and wildlife, alongside a varied medical and surgical caseload. With a commitment to employee growth, generous benefits including a competitive salary, CPD allowance, and a contributory pension scheme, we prioritise meaningful work and a genuine work-life balance for all our staff.
