Lead Veterinary Surgeon – € 75.000 + BONUS! - Coolock, Dublin

Veterinary Staff; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 20%

Lead Vet Bonus

Sign-On Bonus

Accommodation options available

Job summary

The Vet Office in Coolock, North Dublin, is recruiting a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to combine hands-on clinical work with leadership and growth direction. The role offers a competitive salary and a pathway to influence the practice's clinical direction.

Salary ranges from €65,000 to €75,000 gross per year, with bonuses up to 20% and additional lead vet and sign-on incentives. Accommodation options are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' veterinary experience.
• Strong small animal clinical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Interest in mentoring colleagues and developing others.
• A proactive and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the clinical team.
• Continue working clinically with a varied small animal caseload.
• Maintain and develop high clinical standards.
• Help create a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Support operational and financial performance of the clinic.
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care and client experience.
• Work with Regional Director and wider clinical network.
• Play an active role in future growth of the practice.

Skills

Small animal clinical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Leadership

Proactive & collaborative

Education

MVB, DVM or equivalent veterinary qualification

Job description

Coolock, North Dublin, Ireland
€65,000–€75,000 DOE
Up to 20% Performance Bonus
Additional Lead Vet Bonus
Sign-On Bonus
Accommodation Options Available

Lead. Develop. Make an Impact.

The Vet Office is recruiting a Lead Veterinary Surgeon for an established small animal practice in Coolock, North Dublin.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who wants to combine clinical work with leadership, team development and greater influence over how a practice grows.

Importantly, you don't necessarily need to already be a Lead Vet. If you're an experienced clinician ready to take the next step in your career, we'd be very interested in speaking with you.

The Package

€65,000–€75,000 gross/year, depending on experience.

PLUS:

Performance bonus of up to 20%
Additional Lead Vet Bonus
Sign-On Bonus
Accommodation options available

This makes the overall earning potential particularly attractive for an experienced veterinarian ready to take on greater responsibility.

The Role

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you'll have the opportunity to shape the clinical direction and future development of the practice.

You'll:

• Lead, mentor and develop the clinical team
• Continue working clinically with a varied small animal caseload
• Maintain and develop high clinical standards
• Help create a positive and collaborative team culture
• Support the operational and financial performance of the clinic
• Identify opportunities to improve patient care and client experience
• Work closely with the Regional Director and wider clinical network
• Play an active role in the future growth of the practice

This is a hands-on clinical leadership position, rather than a purely management-based role.

Who Are We Looking For?

You'll need:

MVB, DVM or equivalent veterinary qualification
3+ years' veterinary experience
Strong small animal clinical skills
Excellent communication skills
An interest in mentoring and developing colleagues
A proactive and collaborative approach

Previous leadership or commercial experience is beneficial but NOT essential.

If you're currently an experienced Veterinary Surgeon or Senior Vet and feel ready for your first formal leadership position, we'd encourage you to apply.

The Practice

You'll join an established practice with a loyal client base and varied caseload, supported by a wider clinical network.

Facilities include:

Modern diagnostic equipment
Separate dog ward
Separate cat ward
Ample free on-site parking

There is also clinical support available from nearby practices in Beaumont and Raheny.

Why Coolock?

The location offers excellent connectivity across Dublin:

Convenient for Dublin Airport
Easy access to the M50 and M1
Good public transport connections
Close to Clontarf, Bull Island and Howth
Practice located within a shopping complex
Free on-site parking

And for veterinarians considering relocating to Dublin, accommodation options are available.

Benefits

In addition to the salary and bonus package:

• Pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Gym membership subsidy
• VCI registration covered
• Professional indemnity insurance covered
• Funded CPD
• CPD allowance
• Certificate funding
• Professional development programmes
• Additional annual leave with length of service
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Statutory sick pay

Ready for the Next Step in Your Career?

You don't need to already have the title "Lead Vet".

If you're an experienced Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys supporting colleagues and you're ready for more responsibility, greater earning potential and the opportunity to influence the direction of a practice, this could be an excellent next move.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.