Clinical Director - Farm Vet

Cavan Vet Group; Cavan; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Pension scheme

CPD allowance

Membership fees

Weekend rota

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

VetPartners network

Colleague discounts

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Cavan Vet Group is seeking an experienced Farm Veterinarian to join as Clinical Director, combining hands-on veterinary work with leadership of the farm animal department. You will work across dairy, beef, and sheep, developing herd health plans and preventive medicine programs.

You will mentor recent graduates and work with VetPartners leadership programmes to grow both the team and the practice. This role offers a supportive, progressive environment with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Extensive farm animal experience in a mixed practice setting.
• Experience mentoring newer graduates and developing leaders.
• Ready to lead with support from leadership programmes.

Responsibilities

• Mix of clinical work and day-to-day management of the farm animal department.
• Lead herd health planning, fertility work, and preventive medicine.
• Develop client relationships and contribute to service growth.

Skills

Farm animal medicine

Leadership

Mentoring

Job description

Cavan Vet Group is seeking an experienced Farm Veterinarian to join as Clinical Director at our friendly, progressive, and well-established practice. This role will involve a mix of clinical work alongside day to day management of our farm animal department

The Role:

Our large animal caseload is varied and rewarding, encompassing dairy, beef, and sheep work, with opportunities to be involved in herd health planning, fertility work, preventative medicine, and routine farm veterinary services. We value proactive veterinary medicine and encourage vets to develop strong client relationships and contribute to the continued growth of our farm services.

We anticipate a colleague embarking on this role will have several years of farm animal experience, experience mentoring more recent graduates and will be an experienced leader or ready to develop in leadership with the help of the VetPartners leadership programmes.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of Salary €80-100k, with additional VetPartners benefits
• Generous CPD allowance with encouragement to pursue areas of interest
• Professional membership fees paid
• Vehicle allowance (where applicable)
• Pension scheme
• 1-in-4 weekend rota
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Access to the extensive VetPartners network of clinical expertise and career development opportunities
• Colleague discounts and a range of lifestyle and retail benefits
• A supportive and collaborative environment

Why Join Cavan Vet Group?

As part of the wider VetPartners family, you'll enjoy the benefits of being part of a leading veterinary group while retaining the close-knit culture and autonomy of a local practice. We pride ourselves on supporting our teams, investing in facilities and professional development, and creating an environment where vets can thrive both professionally and personally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mixed practitioner looking for a rewarding and varied role within a progressive practice that values teamwork, high clinical standards, and long-term career development.

Closing date 21/09/2026