Clinical Director - Farm Vet

Armstrong Vets; Cavan; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €80-100k

CPD allowance

Vehicle allowance

Annual leave

Wellbeing support

VetPartners network access

Staff discounts

Career development

Job summary

Cavan Vet Group, part of the VetPartners family in Ireland, seeks an experienced Farm Veterinarian to join as Clinical Director. The role blends clinical work with managing the farm animal department to support growth and high clinical standards.

The successful candidate will lead herd health planning, fertility tasks, and preventative medicine while mentoring graduates and contributing to a collaborative practice culture.

Qualifications

• Several years of farm animal experience.
• Experience mentoring recent graduates.
• Strong leadership capability with willingness to develop through VetPartners programmes.

Responsibilities

• Mix of clinical work and day-to-day management of the farm animal department.
• Involvement in herd health planning, fertility work, preventative medicine and routine farm services.

Job description

Cavan Vet Group is seeking an experienced Farm Veterinarianto 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
• Vehicle allowance (where applicable)
• 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.

€80000 - 100,000, depending on experience

Hours

• Enhanced Annual leave
• CPD encouraged
• VCI & VDS fees paid
• CPD allowance - €2000 & 5 days (both pro rata) per annum
• Discounted veterinary fees
• Colleague engagement survey
• Annual pay reviews
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Career progression opportunities