Small Animal Veterinary Surgeon
Start Date: July 2025
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Options Considered)
Hours: 40 hours per week | 1 in 2 Saturdays (9am-1:30pm)
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Your next step in a vibrant town practice with a supportive team
Are you a confident and capable small animal vet looking for a friendly, fast-paced practice where your skills are valued and your growth is supported? Mullingar Pet Hospital is on the lookout for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our tight-knit team from July 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a varied and fulfilling role within a busy practice that offers genuine work-life balance – no on-call required!
About the Role
You’ll be working in a first-opinion small animal practice where collaboration, case continuity, and client communication are at the heart of what we do.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing high-quality veterinary care across consultations, surgery and diagnostics
Performing routine and non-routine procedures
Building trusting client relationships and maintaining excellent communication
Working closely with a small, supportive team to manage the day-to-day clinical workload
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys the rhythm of a busy practice, values teamwork, and takes pride in providing outstanding patient care:
You’ll need to:
Be VCI registered and eligible to work in Ireland from July 2025
Have at least 12 months’ experience in a small animal first opinion practice
Be confident in all aspects of routine surgery, medicine, and consultations
Thrive in a team-oriented, communicative environment
Great location – based in Mullingar, a lively town with excellent bus and train connections, just a short walk from our clinic
Team-focused – work with another vet, a dedicated nurse, an animal care assistant, and a practice manager who keep things running smoothly
Busy, rewarding caseload – every day brings new challenges and opportunities
No on-call – enjoy true work-life balance
Supportive environment – we value collaboration and continuous learning
Benefits – subject to pro-rata
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our staff, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
Work Life Balance
Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday)
Focus on Employee Wellbeing
Paid Maternity Leave Package
Paid Paternity Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
Company Sick Pay
Development
€1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata
Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical
Professional Memberships
VCI membership paid
VDS cover paid
Additional Benefits
Annual Pay Reviews
Dedicated CARE fund – annual contribution of €1,100 from IVC Evidensia for each Vet to use on a case of your choice to ensure successful outcome with your patient (T&C’s apply)
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Employer Pension Contributions
Free Flu Inoculations
Discounted Veterinary Fees
Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are proud to be a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer and a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Ready to Make a Move?
Whether you’re seeking a permanent full-time role or looking to discuss part-time flexibility, we’d love to hear from you. Take the next step in your veterinary career with a team that values your growth, wellbeing and passion for patient care.
Reach out to Shónagh Dawson, our Talent Partner, for a friendly, informal and confidential chat.
I am happy to answer any questions you might have – no pressure, just a friendly conversation!
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