ECC Veterinary Surgeon – Special Interest in Cardiology - Full Time

Village Vets; Ashbourne; Remote; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

Paid charity day

Additional leave with service

VCI Registration and VDS indemnityFees

Funded CPD including, allowances, etc.

Statutory sick pay

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adot

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Village Vets Ashbourne is seeking an experienced ECC clinician with a keen cardiology interest to join our 24-hour hospital. The role offers a 4-day week and 40 hours per week, with on-site facilities and a supportive team.

We welcome candidates with 5+ years in small animal practice, VCI registration, and a desire for ECC/Cardiology development. Prior ECC/referral hospital experience is advantageous. You will be part of a busy, multidisciplinary team providing cardiology and emergency care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in small animal practice.
• VCI Registration is required.
• ECC/Cardiology qualifications desirable.
• Experience in ECC or 24-hour referral hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care in consultations and surgery.
• Triage emergencies and devise rapid diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Make time-critical clinical decisions in life-threatening cases.
• Perform emergency procedures, including trauma care and GDV surgery.
• Interpret blood work, imaging, and urinalysis to guide treatment.
• Manage critically ill patients with anaesthesia and ICU support.
• Collaborate with teams and maintain accurate records.

Skills

ECC Interest

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Education

VCI Registration

Job description

Location: Village Vets Ashbourne
Reports to:Lead Vet

Schedule: 4 day week, 1 in 4 Saturdays. 40 hours weekly
Salary:€55,000- €75,000 yearly

About Us

Are you an enthusiastic ECC Vet with a keen interest in Cardiology? We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, well-equipped 24-hour veterinary hospital, offering fantastic facilities, a great team and a varied, rewarding caseload!

With on-site CT and a busy referral caseload spanning orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, feline medicine and diagnostic imaging, you'll work alongside a talented, supportive and collaborative team managing a diverse range of complex and interesting cases.

Our dedicated Out of Hours (OOH) team covers nights and Sundays, providing excellent support and allowing for a great balance between a challenging clinical role and life outside work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECC clinician looking to further develop their cardiology interest while enjoying the variety, challenge and clinical support of a multidisciplinary hospital environment.

If you're passionate about emergency medicine, love a clinical challenge and want to develop your cardiology skills in a progressive, supportive hospital, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care in both consultations and surgery

• Engage with a collaborative community that values teamwork, high clinical standards, and shared knowledge
• Rapidly assess and triage emergency cases, delivering prompt diagnostics and treatment plans.
• Make confident, time‑critical clinical decisions in life‑threatening situations.
• Perform emergency procedures and surgeries, including trauma care, CPR, GDV surgery, exploratory laparotomies, and soft‑tissue surgery.
• Carry out and interpret diagnostic tests (blood work, imaging, urinalysis) to guide treatment.
• Manage critically ill patients, including anaesthesia, intensive care, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and advanced catheter placement.
• Collaborate with the emergency teams, communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, and maintain accurate clinical records.

About You

• Have 5+ years’ experience in small animal practice

• VCI Registration
• Further qualification in ECC and/or Cardiology is desirable
• Previous experience working in an ECC or 24 hour Referral hospital
• Ability to quickly assess and diagnose a wide range of conditions under pressure, often with limited information or resources
• Surgical proficiency in emergency procedures, including wound repair, GDV surgery, splenectomy, exploratory laparotomy, and management of penetrating foreign bodies
• Have Emergency Stabilisation Skills
• Understanding emergency medications, and dosages

• Be confident in consultations, routine surgery, and case management

• Demonstrate strong clinical skills with a proactive and motivated approach

• Thrive in a team-focused environment and enjoy contributing to shared learning

• Be committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service

• Have a genuine interest in continuous professional development

What’s in it For You… At a Glance

In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:

• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme

• Gym membership subsidy
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day

• Additional leave with service
• VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid

• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding

• Statutory sick pay

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
• Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.