Veterinary Surgeon

purovets; Ardglass; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant, modern veterinary practice in Kildare as a Veterinary Surgeon. This full-time position offers diverse responsibilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and a supportive environment for professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary and generous benefits, all while making a meaningful impact on animal care in a collaborative team.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus a day for your birthday!

Relocation assistance

Enhanced family policies & sickness pay

Generous CPD allowance

Funded certificate opportunities

VCI & VDS cover

Annual pay reviews

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proactive mindset and strong sense of responsibility.
• Confident in managing routine cases independently.
• Eager to thrive in a busy, team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Consultations, medical case work-ups, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry.
• Contribute to exceptional standard of care.
• Handle sole charge on Saturdays, including emergency triage.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Skills

Education

Veterinary Degree

Job description

Veterinary Surgeon – Kildare

• Join a modern, high quality small animal practice in Kildare with state-of-the-art equipment and a loyal client base built over years of exceptional care.
• Work alongside a talented, long standing team of certificate holding vets and experienced nurses in a genuinely supportive and collaborative environment.
• Enjoy a varied, fulfilling role with opportunities to grow your clinical skills, supported by a strong Graduate Academy and ongoing professional development.
• Benefit from a competitive salary and generous benefits package, plus a flexible full time schedule designed to promote a healthy work-life balance.

An exciting opportunity awaits an ambitious Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established and modern small animal practice in County Kildare. Renowned for its commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care, this busy first opinion hospital has built a loyal client base and is proud of its reputation within the community.

Home to a long standing team of experienced professionals—including certificate holding vets, skilled veterinary nurses, and dedicated support staff—this practice offers a truly collaborative and positive environment. With state-of-the-art equipment including digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house lab capabilities, you’ll have the tools you need to deliver high quality veterinary care while continually developing your skills.

In this full-time, permanent role, you’ll take on a varied caseload encompassing consultations, medical case work ups, soft tissue surgery, and dentistry. The position is ideal for a confident junior veterinarian eager to thrive in a busy, team focused setting. You’ll be encouraged to work cases up thoroughly, communicate effectively with clients, and contribute to the exceptional standard of care that defines this practice.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a proactive mindset and a strong sense of responsibility. You’ll need to be confident in managing routine cases independently and capable of handling sole charge on Saturdays, including emergency triage if needed. A supportive Graduate Academy and ongoing professional development resources are provided to help you reach your full potential.

This role comes with a flexible schedule, comprehensive benefits, and a welcoming, growth oriented culture that puts both people and pets at the heart of everything it does. If you’re looking for a new challenge where you can make a real difference and continue to grow within a team of passionate professionals, this Kildare based practice could be your perfect next step!

The Rota

• Full time position
• Open to flexible rotas
• 1:4 Saturday mornings

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave plus a day for your birthday!
• Relocation assistance available
• Enhanced family policies & sickness pay
• Generous CPD allowance
• Funded certificate opportunities
• VCI & VDS cover
• Annual pay reviews
• Retail discounts
• Plus much more!

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email [e-mail]

To view all our vacancies, please visit www.purovets.com

And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply

Ref : JOB-53841