Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal
Beaufield Veterinary Centre, Kildare
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent (Full-Time, 12-month FTC available for the right candidate)
Relocation Assistance: Up to €5,000
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Comprehensive Benefits Package Included
Join Our Progressive and Supportive Team
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a permanent role in a forward-thinking, supportive hospital setting? At Beaufield Veterinary Centre, we're expanding our dedicated team and are looking for a confident and skilled clinician to contribute to our high standard of patient care.
This is a flexible part time opportunity hours per week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays), ideal for someone looking to balance clinical excellence with life outside of work. We can also offer a full-time 12 month contract for the right candidate.
This role would suit a veterinary professional with at least two years of clinical experience, particularly someone with a keen interest in internal medicine or diagnostic imaging. There is also an option to tailor this role toward consultation-only work, or a broader general practice caseload, depending on your strengths and interests. While surgical duties are not a requirement, there is a scope to include them if you're confident in routine soft tissue procedures.
The Role
* Part-Time: 20-25 hours/week (flexible schedule available)
* Optional Full-Time: 12-month fixed-term contract (40hours/week)
* No out-of-hours or on-call
* 1 in 4 Saturdays (10:30am-1:30pm)
* Supportive team with a focus on collaboration and continuous development)
* Consultation-only role available, or a tailored caseload based on your interests
We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, with structured rotas that can accommodate your lifestyle – whether you're balancing childcare, other commitments, or simply seeking a more sustainable working week.
What We're Looking For
* VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon
* Minimum of 2 years' post graduate clinical experience
* Confident in consultations and case work ups
* Capable of working independently, including some sole charge
* Surgical experience is not essential, but if desired, candidates should be confident with routine soft tissue surgeries
* Desirable skills: ultrasound, dentistry, or advanced imaging
Comprehensive Benefits Package (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
* 6.4 weeks annual leave, inclusive on bank holidays (pro-rata'd)
* 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 rota tailored to your life
Career Development
* €1300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata'd)
* Full funding for any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD's 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)
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're a dedicated clinician ready to bring your expertise to a progressive and flexible hospital team, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're seeking to grow in internal medicine, expand your diagnostic skills, or find a more sustainable way to work, Beaufield Veterinary Centre can support your next step.
Apply today and be part of a practice where your career, wellbeing, and ambitions and truly valued.
Commensurate with experience