Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon – Dublin, Ireland

Ireland

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Salary: €44,000 – €60,000 DOE
Full-time | 4-Day Week | 1:3 Saturdays (9:00am–1:00pm) | 1:12 Full Weekends

The Vet Office is recruiting an Experienced Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern, recently refurbished practice in North Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a friendly, experienced multi-vet team with interests in internal medicine and dermatology, offering a supportive environment where clinical development is encouraged.

The practice provides excellent facilities, varied caseloads, and a healthy work-life balance with a 4-day working week.

The Role

As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will:

• Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to small animal patients.
• Diagnose, investigate and manage a wide variety of medical and surgical cases.
• Take full responsibility for patient care, ensuring excellent case continuity.
• Perform routine surgeries and consultations with confidence.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Prescribe and dispense medications appropriately while supporting stock management.
• Communicate clearly with clients, discussing treatment options and providing estimates.
• Promote preventative healthcare and pet wellness plans.
• Work closely with an experienced veterinary and nursing team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Support and contribute to the continuous learning and development of colleagues.
• Ensure accurate billing and uphold the highest clinical standards.

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• MVB, DVM or an equivalent Veterinary Degree.
• Eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI).
• At least 1 year of experience in small animal practice.
• Confidence in consultations, routine surgery and medical case management.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to continue developing clinically.
• The ability to work well within a collaborative team environment.

The Practice Offers

• Competitive salary of €44,000 – €60,000, depending on experience.
• Excellent work-life balance with a 4-day working week.
• 1:3 Saturday mornings only.
• Only 1:12 full weekends on rota.
• Pension scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Gym membership contribution.
• Free pet healthcare plan.
• Paid charity day.
• Additional annual leave based on length of service.
• Generous CPD allowance.
• Certificate funding available.
• Access to webinars, online learning platforms and structured professional development.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits.
• Statutory sick pay.
• Modern, newly refurbished facilities with advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive team.

Requirements

• Eligible to work in Ireland.
• Eligible for VCI registration.
• Passionate about providing exceptional patient care and outstanding client service.

Interested?

If you're looking to join a progressive, supportive practice in Dublin where your clinical development is encouraged, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV in confidence to [email protected] REF: Vets Dublin