Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Lusk, Co. Dublin

Veterinary Staff; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Gym membership subsidy

VCI registration fees paid

VDS indemnity fees paid

CPD funding

Job summary

The Vet Office in Lusk, North Dublin, is seeking an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established small animal practice. This role requires 3+ years of small animal experience and offers a 4-day week with Wednesdays off, plus a potential 1 in 2 Saturdays.

Salary ranges €48,000–€60,000 gross per year, depending on experience. You will consult, perform routine surgeries, diagnose, and manage cases with supportive team resources, while maintaining excellent patient and client care.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of small animal practice experience.
• VCI registration is required.
• Legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Consultations and routine surgery.
• Diagnostics and independent case management.
• Autonomy in managing own cases with clinical team support.

Skills

Small animal clinical experience

Surgical skills

Job description

Lusk, Co. Dublin, Ireland
€48,000–€60,000 DOE
4-day working week | Wednesdays off
Established Small Animal Practice

The Vet Office is recruiting an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join a well-established and friendly small animal practice in Lusk, North Dublin.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a vet with 3+ years of small animal experience looking for a stable position, a supportive team and an excellent work-life balance while continuing to develop their clinical interests.

The Role

You will join an experienced and collaborative veterinary team with a varied small animal caseload.

The position includes consultations, routine surgery, diagnostics and independent case management, with the opportunity to investigate and manage cases within the practice before referral where appropriate.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your own cases while having the support of an experienced clinical team around you.

Working Hours

4 days per week
Wednesdays off
1 in 2 Saturdays – open to discussion
Only 1 in 13 Sundays, based at the Ashbourne clinic

A schedule designed to offer genuine time away from work alongside a full-time veterinary career.

Salary

€48,000–€60,000 gross per year, depending on experience.

Benefits

The package includes:

• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership subsidy
• VCI registration fees paid
• VDS indemnity fees paid
• Generous funded CPD
• Certificate funding available
• Training and webinar programmes
• Additional annual leave with service
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Statutory sick pay
• Bike to Work Scheme

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a veterinarian who:

Has 3+ years' experience in small animal practice
Is confident with consultations and routine surgery
Can independently manage clinical cases
Enjoys working collaboratively within a veterinary team
Is motivated to continue developing clinically
Is committed to excellent patient and client care

VCI registration is required.

Candidates must also be legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Why Consider This Role?

This is an opportunity to join an established clinic with a friendly, experienced team and strong local client base, while maintaining an excellent work-life balance.

You'll have a varied caseload, modern facilities and the opportunity to develop your own clinical interests and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Interested?

Whether you're already based in Ireland or considering your next move, we'd be happy to discuss the position, the clinic and whether it could be the right fit for you.

All enquiries are treated confidentially.