Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal (Soft Tissue Surgery)
Veterinary Practitioner – Soft Tissue Surgeon / Surgically Focused Clinician – Beaufield Veterinary Centre, Celbridge, Co. Kildare – Part‑time (Fully Flexible) or Full‑time considered – €35 per hour DOE – Relocation Allowance up to €5,000.
Role Overview
Craft a role built around your surgical passion. If you are a confident soft‑tissue surgeon looking to focus on what you do best – without out‑of‑hours, long days, or an overwhelming caseload – we've created a role that gives you exactly that. Whether you want 2 or 4 days per week, mornings only, or longer surgical blocks, we'll build the rota around you.
A Role Designed for Surgeons
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.
* 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
Practice & Location
Since opening in 1996, Beaufield Veterinary Centre has built a reputation for excellent clinical care, surgical capability and strong community relationships. The team is collaborative, caring, and eager to support the right surgeon to grow even further. Located in Celbridge, Co. Kildare – just 30 minutes from Dublin – it's a scenic, friendly town with cafés, river walks, great schools and excellent transport links. Ideal for candidates considering relocating, with relocation support available.
Who We're Looking For
* 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
A Benefits Package With Real Value (subject to pro‑rata)
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‑rata)
* Full funding for any certificates, diplomas or PhDs 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)
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Up to €35 per hour DOE.
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