Lead Vet Surgeon - Clinical Director Path & Autonomy

IVC; Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Birthday leave

Maternity, paternity, adoptive leave

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing centre

Company sick pay

Paid bereavement leave

€1,300 annual CPD allowance

Funding for certificates, diplomas, or

PhDs

VDS cover

VCI membership

Annual pay reviews

Care Fund €1,100 annually per Vet

Pawesome Benefits

Employer pension contributions

Free flu vaccinations

Discounted veterinary fees

Committee participation

Job summary

Cherrywood Vets & Beechwood Vets in South Dublin is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon / Clinical Director for our established small animal practices. This full-time, permanent role offers the autonomy to shape clinical care and the opportunity to step into leadership responsibilities while remaining engaged in clinical work.

You will manage cases, build client relationships, and take part in shaping the clinical direction of both practices.

Qualifications

• VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon required.
• Experience with small animal practice desired.
• Interest in clinical leadership pathway and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical direction and decision-making for the two practices.
• Manage day-to-day clinical operations and support staff.
• Develop and maintain high standards of patient care and client communication.
• Mentor and collaborate with the veterinary team to drive service quality.

Skills

Small animal practice

Clinical leadership

Autonomy

Education

VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

Job description

Cherrywood Vets & Beechwood Vets in South Dublin is seeking a Lead Veterinary Surgeon / Clinical Director for our established small animal practices. This full-time, permanent role offers the autonomy to shape clinical care and the opportunity to step into leadership responsibilities while remaining engaged in clinical work.

You will manage cases, build client relationships, and take part in shaping the clinical direction of both practices.