Veterinary Surgeon – Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Preferred Start Date: July 2025
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon looking to take the next step in your career in supportive, forward-thinking practice? Vetcare is hiring a dedicated, compassionate and skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and close-knit team.
About the Role:
This is a full-time, permanent position with 42 hours per week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays at our referral hospital in Athy.
No OOH, Sundays or Bank Holidays – enjoy your time off!
Sole charge responsibilities and clinical autonomy
A varied caseload including consultations, diagnostics, and general soft tissue surgery (routine and emergency)
Not suitable for new graduates
What We Offer
Highly Competitive Salary, depending on experience
Funding for Professional Development – support for certificates, diplomas or PhDs in your chosen field
Paid CPD leave package and generous CPD allowance
Enhanced annual leave, including birthday leave
Paid sick leave, bereavement leave and more
Key Responsibilities:
First opinion consultations and ongoing case management
Routine and emergency soft tissue surgery
Diagnostic work-ups using in-house facilities
Client communication and care
About You
VCI registered Veterinary Surgeon with 2+ years of GP experience
Confident in sole charge and general soft tissue surgery
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Why Join Vetcare?
Vetcare Carlow is a modern, purpose-built small animal clinic equipped with excellent facilities, including Idexx blood machines, digital x-ray, and ultrasound technology. You’ll be joining a supportive and friendly team consisting of one veterinary surgeon, two veterinary nurses, and a receptionist, all committed to providing exceptional care. As part of the wider Vetcare group, which includes four practices, there are great opportunities for career progression and professional development. Above all, we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance and staff wellbeing, ensuring a positive and rewarding working environment.
At Vetcare, we value professional development and offer genuine progression opportunities within the practice and the IVC Evidensia network. We believe in supporting our vets at every stage of their careers.
Benefits include (subject to pro-rata):
22 days annual leave + paid birthday leave
€1,300 CPD allowance + 5 paid CPD days
Certificate funding and development support
Enhanced parental leave packages
Company sick pay and bereavement leave
Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
Cycle to work scheme and employer pension contributions
Annual pay reviews and progression pathways
CARE fund - €1,100 annually to go the extra mile for a patient
Pawesome Benefits: discounts with major retailers
Inclusive workplace with dedicated employee groups (LGBTQ+, BAME, Wellbeing Champions, etc)
Vetcare and IVC Evidensia are equal opportunities employers. As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Ready to Make the Move?
Apply now and become part of a practice that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and your professional growth.
Feel free to reach out to Shónagh Dawson, our Talent Partner, for an informal and confidential chat.
I am happy to answer any questions you might have – no pressure, just a friendly conversation!
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