Veterinary Surgeon - Surgery-Focused RoleCity Vets, WaterfordPermanent | Full-time, Part-Time, Flexi-Time options availableSalary Up To €70,000 DOE & Exceptional BenefitsReady to take your surgical skills to the next level?City Vets in Waterford has a thrilling opportunity for a veterinary surgeon passionate about surgery and eager to grow in a supportive, high case-load environment.If you thrive in theatre, love hands-on complex surgical cases, and want to escape the relentless pace of back-to-back consults, this role is designed with you in mind.Why This Role is Perfect for Surgical Vets Like You:Surgery Heavy: Expect a caseload that's weighted towards theatre time - soft tissue, orthopaedics, or a blend of both.Customizable Role: Want to focus exclusively on surgery? Great. Keen to push forward towards referral-level expertise? We've got your back, fully supporting your ambition.Flexible Hours: Work-life balance matters. Choose full-time or part-time, with flexible shift patterns and a 5 day, 40 hour work week (full-time). Saturday morning shifts are shared fairly among the team.Meaningful Case Work-Ups: Dive deep into detailed pre- and post-op case management that will sharpen your clinical acumen.Why Join City Vets?We're a well-established, respected companion animal hospital right in the heart of Waterford-recently crowned one of Ireland's best places to live. Our friendly, professional team is made up of 5 vets, 4 nurses, and stellar support staff who take pride in delivering the highest standard of care.At City Vets, You'll ExperienceA consistently strong surgical caseload offering varied, interesting challenges every dayModern facilities including digital radiography, tonometry, and blood pressure monitoringA culture of collaboration where your expertise is valued and your growth supportedWe're Looking ForA VCI-registered vet with solid small animal surgical experience.Ideally, you hold or are working toward a Certificate in Surgery - if not no worries We fully fund and support Certificates, Diplomas, and even PhDs to help you develop your specialist skills.Confidence managing high clinical case-loads and occasional sole chargeA passion for mentoring or interest in clinical leadership is a bonus, but not essentialComprehensive Benefits Package (subject To Pro-rata)We invest in you. In addition to a competitive salary and a long-term, stable role, you'll benefit from:Work Life Balance & Employee WellbeingEnhanced annual leave packageAdditional holiday entitlement for your birthdayPaid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave packagesCycle to Work SchemeCompany Sick Pay & Bereavement LeaveAccess to EAP & Wellbeing CentreStructured 5- day week with protected time offCareer Development€1300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leaveFull funding for any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD's you may want to pursueOpportunities for clinical and leadership progressionVCI and VDS memberships fully coveredDedicated CARE fund - €1,100 annually to support exceptional casesAdditional BenefitsAnnual Pay ReviewsEmployer Pension ContributionsDiscounted Veterinary Fees across the IVC Evidensia networkFree Flu VaccinationsAccess to "Pawesome" Benefits - retail and lifestyle discount platformOpportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)Ready to Join a Surgical Dream Team?If you're an experienced vet craving a theatre-heavy role with career development funded and supported every step of the way, we want to hear from youLet's chat about your future at City Vets, Waterford. Apply today or drop us a message to get started.