Experienced Veterinary Surgeon, Full Time

The Village Vets; Dublin; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 55,000; 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 Indemnity

CPD funding

Statutory sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Village Vets Cabra in Dublin is seeking a veterinary surgeon to join our small animal team. You will diagnose, treat, and manage cases, delivering high-quality care and clear client communication in a collaborative environment. A generous salary and strong benefits are included.

Applicants should have 3+ years in small animal practice, VCI registration, and confidence in consultations, routine surgery, and case management, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in small animal practice.
• Ability to perform consultations with clients confidently.
• Experience with routine surgery and case management.
• Demonstrates strong clinical skills and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, treat and care for patients to high standards.
• Investigate and manage cases thoroughly before referral.
• Take full responsibility for patient care and after-hours or referral care.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Prescribe and dispense medications and support stock management.
• Communicate treatment options and estimates to clients.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience across channels.
• Promote Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance.
• Work collaboratively with the clinic team.
• Provide veterinary training and guidance to the team.
• Support daily running and presentation of the clinic.
• Ensure all billing is accurate and processed correctly.

Skills

Consultations

Routine surgery

Case management

Education

VCI Registration

Job description

Location:Village vets Cabra

Reports to:Lead vet

Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 day week, 1 in 4 Saturdays, 1 in 12 Sundays in Village vets Ashboune

Salary:€44,000 to €55,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

• Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to the high standards upheld by Village Vets.
• Investigate and manage cases thoroughly within the practice before referral, based on patient needs.
• Take full responsibility for patient care, including effective case handover and appropriate after‑hours or referral care.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date medical records.
• Prescribe and dispense medications safely and correctly, supporting stock management as needed.
• Communicate clearly with clients, providing estimates and treatment options to support informed decision‑making.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience across all communication channels.
• Promote Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to support optimal patient care.
• Work collaboratively with the clinic team to ensure compassionate, high‑quality care.
• Provide veterinary training and guidance to support best practice across the team.
• Support the daily running and presentation of the clinic to Village Vets’ standards.
• Ensure all billing is accurate and correctly processed.

About You

• Have 3+ years’ experience in small animal practice
• VCI Registration
• 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