ECC Night Veterinary Surgeon – 14 nigths ON/ 28days OFF - Dundrum, Dublin

Veterinary ST; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Temporary accommodation

CPD and professional development

Well-equipped clinical environment

Job summary

The Vet Office in Dundrum, South Dublin, is seeking an ECC Night Veterinary Surgeon to join a busy small animal practice. This role focuses on Emergency & Critical Care with a rota offering significant blocks of time off.

Ideal candidates have experience or strong interest in ECC, can work independently at night, and are registered or eligible to register with the VCI. Relocation for Europe-based vets is welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care.
• Comfortable working independently during night shifts.
• Good clinical and decision-making skills.
• Enjoy emergency medicine and managing hospitalized patients.
• Interested in developing ECC experience.
• Registered or eligible to register with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI).

Responsibilities

• Provide ECC services during night shifts.
• Manage hospitalized patients and emergencies.
• Collaborate with nursing staff for patient care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and protocols.

Skills

Emergency & Critical Care

Night shift experience

Autonomous working

Education

VCI registration

Job description

ECC Night Veterinary Surgeon – Dundrum, Dublin

The Vet Office is recruiting an ECC Night Veterinary Surgeon for a busy and well-equipped small animal practice in Dundrum, South Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet with an interest or experience in Emergency & Critical Care who enjoys night work but also wants a rota offering significant blocks of time off.

The Rota

The position operates on a structured 6-week repeating night rota:

• Week 1: Work Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights – 3 nights
• Week 2: Work Friday, Saturday & Sunday nights – 3 nights
• Week 3: 7 days OFF
• Week 4: Work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday nights – 4 nights
• Week 5: Work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday nights – 4 nights
• Week 6: 7 days OFF

That's just 14 working nights across every 6-week cycle, with 28 days off during the same period.

The rota also provides substantial consecutive time away from work, making it particularly attractive for vets who value flexibility, travel or an excellent work-life balance.

What´s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Structured ECC night rota
• Only 14 working nights per 6-week cycle
• Significant blocks of consecutive days off
• Emergency & Critical Care caseload
• Well-equipped clinical environment
• Strong veterinary and nursing support
• CPD and professional development
• Relocation support may be available
• Temporary accommodation may also be available

The Ideal Candidate

We would love to hear from Veterinary Surgeons who:

• Have experience or a strong interest in Emergency & Critical Care
• Are comfortable working independently during night shifts
• Have good clinical and decision-making skills
• Enjoy emergency medicine and managing hospitalised patients
• Are interested in developing their ECC experience
• Are registered or eligible to register with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI)

Veterinary Surgeons currently based elsewhere in Europe who are considering relocating to Ireland are also welcome to apply.