Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal (Soft Tissue Surgery)
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Veterinary Practitioner
Soft Tissue Surgeon / Surgically Focused Clinician
Beaufield Veterinary Centre, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Part‑time (fully flexible) | Full‑time considered
€35 per hour DOE | Relocation Allowance up to €5,000
Role Overview
This is a predominantly surgical position with some minor consulting and case management. You'll handle routine, non‑routine and emergency soft tissue procedures, with the option to incorporate dentals or additional caseloads depending on your interests.
Key Features
* Fully flexible weekly hours
* Earliest start 8:30 am, latest finish 7 pm
* No OOH or on‑call
* 1 in 4 Saturday mornings (10:30 am–1:30 pm)
* Excellent equipment: digital X‑ray, dental X‑ray, ultrasound, in‑house lab
* Supportive team dynamic – surgery is genuinely valued here
Location
Celbridge, Co. Kildare – just 30 minutes from Dublin in a scenic, friendly town with cafes, river walks, great schools and excellent transport links.
Qualifications
* VCI registered veterinary surgeon
* Strong soft tissue surgical competence essential
* Not suitable for new graduates
* Certificate holders or those wishing to pursue one strongly encouraged – full funding provided
* Confident, collaborative, and proactive
Benefits
We invest in your long‑term success and wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Work‑Life Balance & Employee Wellbeing
* 22 days annual leave
* Birthday leave
* Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave packages
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Company sick pay & bereavement leave
* Access to EAP & wellbeing centre
* Structured rota tailored to your life
Career Development
* €1,300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro‑rated)
* Full funding for any certificates, diplomas or PhD's you may want to pursue
* Opportunities for clinical and leadership progression
* VCI and VDS memberships fully covered
* Dedicated CARE fund – €1,100 annually to support exceptional cases
Additional Benefits
* Annual pay reviews
* Employer pension contributions
* Discounted veterinary fees across the IVC Evidensia network
* Free flu vaccinations
* Access to "Pawesome" benefits – retail and lifestyle discount platform
* Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)
Salary & Hours
€0 – €55,000 a year
Up to €35 per hour DOE
Application
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