Mixed veterinary surgeon role - County Louth

Bright Leaf Recruitment; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary recruitment agency in Ireland is seeking a full-time mixed veterinary surgeon to join a supportive team in Drogheda. The role requires experience in both large and small animals, with a focus on small animal work. The successful candidate will work in a modern practice with opportunities for career advancement and a competitive salary starting at €45,000.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Wellbeing support through EAP and Healthshield

Employer pension contributions

Generous CPD funding

Paid charity day

Professional fee coverage

Colleague discounts

Enhanced family leave

Clear pathways for future career advancement

Qualifications

• Experience in both large and small animals.
• Interest in small animal work.
• Motivated and skilled individual.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team of vets, nurses, and administrative staff.
• Work across two branches on a 1-in-4 rota.
• Collaborate with farm clients, mainly in the dairy sector.

Job description

My client based in Ireland is offering an exciting opportunity for a full-time mixed veterinary surgeon to join a growing team. The practice is well established, fully equipped and supported by an experienced clinical staff, with facilities that include an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, dental X-ray and ultrasound, all designed to help you deliver high-quality care.

Based in Drogheda, you’ll enjoy the advantages of living in a rapidly expanding town that offers everything needed for modern living. The location is ideal, set less than an hour from Dublin and only 30 minutes from Dublin Airport. With the added bonus of a beautiful coastal setting, you’ll have plenty of options for both urban and outdoor activities during your downtime.

They are seeking a full-time mixed veterinary surgeon with a particular interest in small animal work. You will be joining a supportive team of eight vets, eleven nurses and six administrative colleagues, working across two branches on a 1-in-4 rota. The starting salary for this role is €45,000 and will increase depending on experience.

The practice is equipped to a high standard, offering a modern and welcoming working environment where compassionate veterinary care comes first. You’ll have everything you need to develop your clinical skills and work alongside friendly, knowledgeable colleagues who value teamwork.

This position is ideal for an enthusiastic and ambitious mixed practitioner with experience in both large and small animals. You will work closely with progressive farm clients, mainly in the dairy sector, while also enhancing your companion animal expertise in our busy small animal clinics. For the right person, there are excellent opportunities for ongoing career development and progression.

You will also enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, including enhanced annual leave, wellbeing support through EAP and Healthshield, employer pension contributions, generous CPD funding, a paid charity day, professional fee coverage, colleague discounts, enhanced family leave and clear pathways for future career advancement.

If you are motivated, skilled and ready to take the next step in your veterinary career, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To learn more about this exciting opportunity or wish to apply, please don't hesitate to contact [e-mail] or give us a call at 01422 433900. We are dedicated to assisting talented Small Animal Veterinary Surgeons and nurses like you in finding the ideal job.