Overview
Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal at IVC Evidensia UK
City Vets, Waterford — Permanent | Full-time, Part-Time, & Flexi-Time Options Available
Salary Up to €70,000 DOE & Exceptional Benefits
Looking for a rewarding, varied veterinary role where you can make a real impact? City Vets in Waterford invites an experienced veterinary surgeon to join our friendly and professional team. If you enjoy managing a broad range of cases, building strong client relationships, and want a role that values your clinical expertise with real work-life balance, this could be the perfect fit.
Why This Role is Ideal for Experienced General Practitioners
* Diverse Case Mix: Handle a wide variety of medical and surgical cases—keeping your days interesting and your skills sharp.
* Balanced Workload: Enjoy a role that balances consults, diagnostics, and surgery.
* Flexible Hours: Full-time or part-time options available with flexible shift patterns, including a structured 5-day, 40-hour work week (for full-time). Saturday mornings are shared fairly across the team to support your lifestyle.
* Clinical Autonomy: Take ownership of cases with occasional sole charge, supported by an experienced team and excellent facilities.
Why Choose City Vets?
We’re a well-established companion animal hospital in the heart of Waterford – recently named one of Ireland’s best places to live. Our supportive, respectful environment has built a strong, long-term team of vets, nurses, and support staff, all committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
At City Vets, you’ll benefit from:
* A busy, varied caseload with opportunities to develop skills across medicine and surgery
* Modern diagnostic tools including digital radiography, tonometry, and blood pressure monitoring
* A collaborative culture where your expertise is respected and your professional growth encouraged
We’re Looking For
* VCI-registered veterinary surgeon with strong small animal clinical experience
* Confidence managing a busy, varied caseload and occasional sole charge
* A commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care
* An interest in further professional development – whether that’s clinical skills, leadership, or mentoring
Benefits
* Comprehensive Benefits Package (subject to pro-rata)
* Enhanced annual leave package
* Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
* Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave packages
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Company Sick Pay & Bereavement Leave
* Access to EAP & Wellbeing Centre
* Structured 5-day week with protected time off
* €1,300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
* Full funding for Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s
* Opportunities for clinical and leadership progression
* VCI and VDS memberships fully covered
* CARE fund – €1,100 annually to support exceptional cases
* 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)
Ready to Join?
If you’re an experienced vet seeking a varied, fulfilling general practice role with exceptional support for your development and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or drop us a message to get started.
Up to €70,000 FTE DOE
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