Mixed Veterinary Surgeon – South Kerry, Ireland

Veterinary ST; Munster; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

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Practice car

Accommodation support

Flexible hours

Descripción de la vacante

Veterinary ST in Ireland is seeking a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join an established, independent practice in the countryside of South Kerry. The role offers flexibility for full-time, part-time or short-term contracts and a salary negotiable on experience.

The successful candidate will focus on beef cattle medicine and surgery, with opportunities in small animal care. You will join an experienced team, participate in an on-call rota, and benefit from support with accommodation and a practice

Formación

• Beef cattle medicine and surgery experience essential.
• 12–18 months of mixed practice experience.
• Ability to manage farm animal emergencies independently during on-call.
• Basic small animal clinical and surgical skills would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Practical, adaptable approach to rural practice.

Responsabilidades

• Beef cattle medicine and surgery, including clinical cases and emergency procedures.
• General farm animal veterinary care.
• Small animal consultations, routine procedures and basic surgery.
• Participation in an out-of-hours rota, with flexibility to discuss arrangements.
• Managing emergency cases independently when on call.

Conocimientos

Beef cattle

Small animal care

Emergency on-call

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

Qualified Veterinary Surgeon

Descripción del empleo

Full-Time | Part-Time | Short-Term Opportunities | Salary Negotiable

The Vet Office is recruiting a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join an established, independent veterinary practice in the beautiful countryside of South Kerry, Ireland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet who enjoys working with farm animals, particularly beef cattle, while also gaining experience in small animal medicine and surgery.

Whether you’re looking for a permanent position, part-time work or a short-term opportunity, we’re delighted to hear from you!

The Role

You’ll join a friendly and experienced veterinary team, working across a predominantly large animal caseload with some small animal work.

• Beef cattle medicine and surgery, including clinical cases and emergency procedures.
• General farm animal veterinary care.
• Small animal consultations, routine procedures and basic surgery.
• Participation in an out-of-hours rota, with flexibility to discuss arrangements.
• Managing emergency cases independently when on call.

The practice has a dedicated team member who handles most small animal cases, so there is flexibility depending on your experience and interests.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon with at least 12–18 months of mixed practice experience.
• Confidence in beef cattle clinical work and surgery is essential.
• Ability to manage farm animal emergencies independently during out-of-hours shifts.
• Basic small animal clinical and surgical skills would be an advantage.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A practical, adaptable approach to rural veterinary practice.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience and working hours.

Full-time, part-time or short-term contracts considered.

Practice car available.

Support with finding local accommodation.

Work alongside two highly experienced veterinary surgeons, each with approximately 15+ years of experience.

Flexible discussion around working hours and out-of-hours commitments.

A manageable workload during the quieter initial months.

Opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, independent practice.

Working Hours & On-Call Rota

The preferred arrangement is five working days per week, with an out-of-hours rota of approximately 9 nights in every 21 days.

The current rota also includes an external locum covering every third weekend.

However, the practice is very flexible and happy to negotiate alternative arrangements, including reduced hours, part-time positions or different on-call commitments.