Equine and SA Veterinary Surgeon + Rent-Free Accommodation + Car

Veterinary ST; Cork; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free accommodation

Company car

Job summary

Veterinary ST in County Cork, Ireland seeks an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a genuine mixed role (50% Equine, 50% Small Animal). You will work with an established team, manage your own cases with support and high-quality facilities.

Salary ranges from €55,000 to €75,000 per year, plus rent-free accommodation and a company car. The role offers long-term career potential and a balanced caseload in a collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Experienced Veterinary Surgeon with mixed practice background.
• Must be VCI registered or eligible for registration.
• Strong client communication and clinical decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Small animal consultations and medical work-ups.
• Small animal surgery and post-op care.
• Equine ambulatory work and diagnostics.
• Equine medicine, emergencies and complex cases.
• Balance of 50% equine and 50% small animal caseload.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Client communication

Independent work

Education

VCI registration or eligible

Job description

Experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – 50% Equine / 50% Small Animal

Cork, Ireland | €55,000–€75,000 + Rent-Free Accommodation + Car

Looking for a genuine mixed role where you can continue working with both horses and small animals — without having to choose between the two?

The Vet Office is recruiting an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a well-established and respected independent mixed practice in County Cork, Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a vet who already has solid clinical experience and is looking for a long-term position with a varied caseload, professional autonomy and an attractive package.

The Opportunity

The caseload offers a genuine balance of approximately:

• 50% Equine
• 50% Small Animal

You will work alongside an experienced veterinary team, managing your own cases while having the support and facilities required for more challenging clinical work.

• Small animal consultations and medical work-ups
• Small animal surgery
• Equine ambulatory work
• Equine medicine and diagnostics
• Routine and more complex equine cases
• Emergency and out-of-hours cases
• Opportunity to develop particular clinical interests

We are particularly interested in speaking with vets who are confident clinically and comfortable taking responsibility for their own cases, while still enjoying working as part of a collaborative team.

Working Pattern

• 1 in 4 general rota
• 1 evening OOH per week
• 1 in 4 Saturday mornings

Package

Salary: €55,000–€75,000 per year, depending on experience

Rent-free accommodation available

Company Car Available – For work and reasonable personal use.

You will also benefit from:

• Supportive and experienced colleagues
• Genuine mixed SA/equine caseload
• Opportunity for clinical progression
• Long-term career potential
• Excellent quality of life in County Cork
• Easy access to Cork City and the Irish countryside

Who Are We Looking For?

This vacancy is particularly suited to an experienced Veterinary Surgeon with an interest or background in mixed and/or equine practice.

• Be VCI registered or eligible for VCI registration
• Have previous veterinary clinical experience
• Be comfortable with both small animal and equine work
• Have good communication and client-management skills
• Be confident working independently when required
• Enjoy being part of a close, collaborative veterinary team
• Ideally hold a full driving licence

Experience in equine practice, mixed practice, surgery, emergency work or independent practice would be particularly valuable.

Why Consider This Role?

For the right vet, the overall package is particularly attractive: up to €75,000 salary + rent-free accommodation + company car, while maintaining a genuine 50/50 equine and small animal caseload.

If you're an experienced vet considering a move to Ireland — or you're already based in Ireland and looking for a strong mixed-practice opportunity — we'd be delighted to speak with you confidentially.