Senior Veterinary Surgeon – Career progression Opportunity for the right candidate.
Palmerstown Veterinary Hospital, Dublin
Are you an experienced vet who loves surgery, enjoys leadership, and is ready for the next step in your career? At Palmerstown Vets, we're offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Veterinary Surgeon. Career progression is possible for the right person.
We are one of Dublin's few remaining independent small animal hospitals, with a caseload of 75% cats & dogs and 25% exotics. With two vets already holding exotic certificates and two more in training, you'll see a wide variety of cases that you won't encounter elsewhere in the city. We are looking for a dog and cat vet mainly. We are happy for you to help with the exotics caseload also, but this is not a requirement.
As part of our team, your voice matters. We move quickly, support each other, and value initiative – whether that's in patient care, client care, nursing support, or developing new services and equipment. We're looking for a vet who:
* Has a strong surgical foundation (soft tissue, dentistry, comfortable with everyday surgical caseloads)
* Is confident with medicine and at least basic ultrasound skills
* Leads by example – supporting, motivating, and developing the team
* Is proactive, collaborative, and committed to progressing standards of care
* Wants to take ownership and contribute to shaping the future of our practice
The role:
* Full-time position (flexible working pattern considered)
* Senior clinical role with a clear pathway to more responsibility.
* Salary €60,000–€80,000, depending on experience
* Based in Palmerstown, Dublin. Possibility of spending time at our new second site opening soon
What we offer:
* Independent practice ethos – your ideas and decisions matter
* A supportive, kind, and fun team environment
* CPD and genuine support for further qualifications
* VCI fees paid
* 20 days annual leave (or 4 working weeks if on a 4-day rota)
* Birthday off
* Paid charity day
* Uniforms provided
Easy to get to, easy to enjoy working here:
* Free parking (next to Aldi)
* Quick access to the M50
* Cafés nearby, riverside park opposite, and Liffey Valley Shopping Centre just a short walk away
If you're a motivated veterinary surgeon with strong surgical skills who wants to step into a leadership role while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive and independent hospital, we'd love to meet you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €60,000.00-€80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Experience:
* Clinical: 3 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person