Small Animal Vet: Autonomy, Variety & Supportive Team

Inspiring Vet Care; Ballyshannon; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Maternity, Paternity & Adoptive Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

EAP and Wellbeing Centre

Bereavement Leave & Sick Pay

€1300 CPD allowance

Certificates/Diplomas funding

Career progression opportunities

VCI membership paid

VDS cover paid

Annual pay reviews

CARE fund €1100 for each vet

Pawesome Benefits

Employer pension contributions

Free flu inoculations

Discounted veterinary fees

Diversity & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Old Church Vets | Co Donegal is seeking an experienced small animal vet for a full-time, permanent role. You’ll manage a varied caseload with consulting, surgery, and case work-ups, with sole charge duties at times and strong teamwork for support.

The practice offers excellent in-house facilities, a structured rota, and a friendly, collaborative environment. Competitive salary up to €70,000 DOE and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a small animal vet with ownership of cases.
• Able to work both independently and in a team.
• Registered with VCI (or equivalent).
• Strong clinical decision-making and caseload management.
• Comfort with consulting, surgery, and case work-ups.

Responsibilities

• Consulting, surgery, and case work-ups with end-to-end follow-through.
• Occasional sole-charge responsibilities.
• Work within a supportive, collaborative team.
• Maintain high standards of in-house care with modern facilities.

Skills

Small animal veterinary

Sole charge

Team collaboration

Clinical decision-making

VCI registered

Tools

IDEXX lab

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Endoscopy

Laser therapy

Physiotherapy

Orthopaedics

Job description

Old Church Vets | Co Donegal is seeking an experienced small animal vet for a full-time, permanent role. You’ll manage a varied caseload with consulting, surgery, and case work-ups, with sole charge duties at times and strong teamwork for support.

The practice offers excellent in-house facilities, a structured rota, and a friendly, collaborative environment. Competitive salary up to €70,000 DOE and comprehensive benefits accompany the role.