Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – Cork

Veterinary Staff; Cork; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

VCI registration fees paid

VDS indemnity fees paid

Pension scheme

Health cash plan

Gym membership subsidy

CPD funding

CPD allowance

Certificate funding

Training programmes and webinar series

Additional annual leave

Job summary

The Vet Office in Cork, Ireland, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, upgraded small animal practice in Mahon Point. The role offers a varied caseload and a salary of €44,000–€55,000 gross per year DOE, with 3+ years' small animal experience and VCI registration.

You'll work across consultations, routine surgery, diagnostics, dentistry, and hospitalised patients, in a well-equipped clinic with in-house lab, ultrasound, digital x-ray, and dedicated theatre.

Qualifications

• Small animal veterinary surgeon with at least 3 years of experience.
• VCI registration or eligibility.
• Confident with consultations and routine surgery.
• Ability to independently investigate and manage cases.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied small animal caseload including consultations, routine surgery, medical cases, diagnostics and imaging, dentistry, preventative care, and hospitalised patients.
• Collaborate with veterinary and nursing team while taking responsibility for own cases.

Skills

Small animal experience

VCI registered

Consultations

Routine surgery

Case management

Diagnostics & imaging

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Mahon Point, Cork, Ireland
€44,000–€55,000 DOE
Recently upgraded Small Animal Practice
X-Ray | Ultrasound | In-House Lab | Dental X-Ray

The Vet Office is recruiting an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern and recently upgraded small animal practice in Mahon Point, Cork.

This is a great opportunity for a vet with 3+ years' experience looking for a well-equipped clinical environment, a varied caseload and the opportunity to continue developing their medical and surgical skills.

The Clinic

The practice has recently been upgraded and offers excellent facilities, including:

4 consultation rooms
Separate dog ward
Separate cat ward
Isolation facilities
Dedicated operating theatre
Digital X-ray
In-house laboratory
Ultrasound
Dedicated dental suite
Dental X-ray

The facilities allow vets to investigate and manage a wide range of cases in-house before considering referral.

The Role

You'll manage a varied small animal caseload across:

• Consultations
• Routine surgery
• Medical case management
• Diagnostics and imaging
• Dentistry
• Preventative healthcare
• Hospitalised patients

You'll have responsibility for your own cases while working collaboratively with the wider veterinary and nursing team.

Salary

€44,000–€55,000 gross/year, depending on experience.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a Veterinary Surgeon who:

• Has 3+ years' small animal experience
• Is VCI registered
• Is confident with consultations and routine surgery
• Can independently investigate and manage cases
• Has strong clinical and communication skills
• Enjoys working collaboratively
• Wants to continue developing professionally

Benefits

The package includes:

• VCI registration fees paid
• VDS indemnity fees paid
• Funded CPD
• CPD allowance
• Certificate funding
• Training programmes and webinar series
• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership subsidy
• Additional annual leave with service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Statutory sick pay
• Bike to Work Scheme

Interested?

If you're an experienced Small Animal Vet looking for your next opportunity in Cork, we'd love to hear from you.

Veterinarians currently based elsewhere in Ireland or EU-qualified vets considering relocating to Ireland are also welcome to get in touch.

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Contact The Vet Office for a confidential conversation about the position.

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Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.