Veterinary Surgeon 60K Dublin

The Vet Office Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected veterinary group in South County Dublin is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon for a full-time role covering maternity leave. The surgeon will undertake consultations and surgeries in a busy practice and will benefit from a comprehensive salary and perks aimed at enhancing work-life balance and career development.

Benefits

Enhanced annual leave

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual CPD allowance and paid CPD days

Professional memberships paid by employer

Annual pay reviews

Discounted veterinary fees

Employer pension contributions

Free flu inoculations

Qualifications

• Registered veterinary surgeon with VCI.
• Strong clinical skills in consultation and surgery.
• Competent in performing routine surgeries independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general consultations and perform surgeries including spays and dentals.
• Manage a busy caseload in a dynamic small animal practice.
• Deliver high standards of patient care.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Surgery

Consultation Management

Education

Registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI)

Job description

A well-regarded veterinary group in South County Dublin is seeking a confident and experienced Veterinary Surgeon to cover a maternity leave. This is a full-time, specific purpose contract for approximately 12 months, working 38.5 hours over 4 days, with a 1 in 2 weekend requirement. No out-of-hours or on-call duties are involved.

The role offers a full-time equivalent salary of 60,000, plus a bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. The position is set to begin in May 2025.

In this role, you'll be responsible for conducting general consultations and performing a range of general surgeries, including neutering, dentals, and emergency procedures. You'll manage a busy and varied caseload within a dynamic small animal practice, consistently delivering high standards of patient care. This opportunity is perfect for a veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is comfortable independently managing diverse clinical cases.

The ideal candidate will be registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) and possess strong clinical skills in consultation, surgery, and case management. They should be fully competent in performing routine surgeries such as spays, castrations, lump removals, and wound repairs with minimal need for support.

• Work/Life Balance: Enhanced annual leave, paid birthday leave, and a focus on employee well-being.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and paternity leave, plus paid bereavement leave.
• Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme, full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre, and company sick pay.
• Career Development: 1300 annual CPD allowance, 5 paid CPD days, funding for certificates/diplomas/PhDs, and career progression opportunities.
• Professional Memberships: VCI membership and VDS cover paid.
• Additional Perks: Annual pay reviews, annual contribution to the CARE fund (1,100), Pawesome Benefits rewards, employer pension contributions, free flu inoculations, discounted veterinary fees and much more.