Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal
Animal Care Vets, Douglas, Cork
Full‑time, Part‑time or Flexible Working | Permanent.
Salary up to €65,000 FTE DOE.
Start date: From February 2026.
About the Practice
Animal Care Vets is a 100% companion animal practice located in an affluent area, with a loyal and engaged client base who appreciate gold‑standard care and continuity.
Our caseload allows you the time and autonomy to work cases up properly, without the pressures of out‑of‑hours or overnight work.
We are a modern, well‑equipped clinic that supports high‑quality clinical work.
Facilities include digital and dental radiography, ultrasound, and access to a visiting referral ultrasound specialist.
We are Ireland's first Fear‑Free certified practice, with policies focused on low‑stress handling and positive patient experiences.
Several team members are actively pursuing further qualifications, and CPD is actively encouraged and supported.
Working Pattern
Full‑time hours are 40 per week, with weekday shifts scheduled between 8am and 7pm and one in four Saturday mornings (9am–2pm).
There is no out‑of‑hours, no overnight work, and no Sunday commitments.
For part‑time applicants, we are happy to discuss a flexible arrangement that works for you, while still maintaining team consistency.
One in four Saturday mornings would still apply.
We are also open to bespoke working patterns for the right candidate.
About You
You'll be a VCI‑registered Veterinary Surgeon with solid post‑graduate experience in small animal practice.
You'll be confident in routine soft tissue surgery and consultations, comfortable working sole charge when required, and committed to excellent patient and client care.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach are essential.
Benefits
Work Life Balance
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday)
Focus on Employee Wellbeing
Paid Maternity Leave Package
Paid Paternity Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
Paid Bereavement Leave
Company Sick Pay
Development
€1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata
Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / Ph Ds you may want to pursue
Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non‑clinical
Professional Memberships
VCI membership paid
VDS cover paid
Additional Benefits
Annual Pay Reviews
Dedicated CARE fund – annual contribution of €1,100 from IVC Evidensia for each Vet to use on a case of your choice (T&Cs apply)
Pawesome Benefits – reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
Employer Pension Contributions
Free Flu Inoculations
Discounted Veterinary Fees
Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)
Additional Information
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.
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