Board-Certified Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Location: Near Dublin, Ireland
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: €150,000–€200,000 per annum (DOE)
Positions available: 1
The opportunity
A leading referral hospital close to Dublin is recruiting a Board-Certified Small Animal Surgery Specialist to join its expanding surgical service. This position offers exposure to a broad and advanced caseload, including complex soft tissue and orthopaedic referrals, within a progressive and well-resourced environment.
The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative specialist team committed to delivering exceptional referral-level care and continuous clinical excellence.
The ideal candidate
The hospital is seeking a candidate who:
* Is Board-Certified in Small Animal Surgery (ECVS / ACVS or equivalent)
* Has strong experience in advanced soft tissue and/or orthopaedic surgery
* Enjoys working within a multidisciplinary referral team
* Is committed to evidence-based medicine and clinical excellence
* Has an interest in mentoring and professional development
The role
Responsibilities include:
* Managing complex surgical referral cases from diagnosis to postoperative care
* Working closely with ECC, imaging, medicine, and anaesthesia services
* Supporting residents, interns, and surgical nursing teams
* Contributing to clinical governance, protocol development, and service growth
* Participation in an on-call rota aligned with senior specialist responsibilities
Whats on offer
* Salary between €150,000 and €200,000 per annum, depending on experience
* Excellent CPD budget and international conference support
* Funded professional memberships
* Relocation and visa assistance
* Access to advanced surgical and diagnostic technology
* A collaborative, specialist-led working culture
* Long-term stability and leadership opportunities
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Board-Certified Specialist in Small Animal Surgery