Veterinary Surgeon
Kilcoole Vets, Co Wicklow
Salary up to €55,000, commensurate with experience
Discover a Role Where You Can Truly Grow
Are you a Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in your career – somewhere you'll be supported, encouraged, and given the space to learn?
At Kilcoole Vets, we believe in combining excellent medicine with genuine teamwork and a great work-life balance. Whether your passion lies in surgery, medicine, or general practice, we'll help you develop your strengths while working alongside experienced vets who love to teach and collaborate.
Located just minutes from the sea in beautiful Co. Wicklow, this is a chance to enjoy meaningful clinical work in an environment that values your wellbeing as much as your professional growth.
What Your Days Will Look Like
You'll be part of a small, supportive team where your opinion is valued and your skills will grow quickly. Your days will include a mix of consultations, x-rays, blood work, and routine surgeries such as spays, castrations, lump removals, and dentals.
We offer a relaxed pace with 20 minute consults as standard and a loyal, caring client base.
* 40 hours per week, flexible 4- or 5- day schedule
* 1 in 3 Saturdays (9am-2pm)
* No OOH, Sundays or Bank Holidays
* 100% small animal caseload
* Infrequent sole charge
You'll work alongside two experienced vets – one with a medical focus and one surgical – so there's always someone to bounce ideas off and learn from. We're happy to support a junior vet with a strong foundation and a hunger to keep developing.
Why You'll Love Working Here
We're a Silver Standard Cat Friendly Clinic known for our high clinical standards, collaborative environment, and excellent team spirit. You'll be part of a practice that genuinely cares about our patients, our clients, and each other.
Our Facilities Include
* Dental CR-7 X-ray and CR Radiography
* Ultrasound and cold laser therapy
* Separate canine and feline wards
* Staff lounge with a sea view
Our clinic is just outside Greystones close to beaches, restaurants, and the Wicklow Mountains so whether you love hiking, sea swimming, or simply relaxing after work, this is the perfect spot.
We currently have 2 veterinary surgeons (one surgical cert holder, one completing a medicine cert), 3 veterinary nurses, 2 receptionists ad a practice manager. We value open communication, mutual respect, and a team that support each other – both in and out of the clinic.
Who We're Looking For
You'll Fit In Perfectly If You Are
* A VCI registered Veterinary Surgeon
* Confident in first opinion consultations, case work-ups, and routine surgeries
* A strong communicator with a positive, can-do approach
* Keen to learn, grow, and become part of a close-knit team
Applicants should have a minimum of one year's clinical experience. This role is not suitable for new graduates requiring full mentorship.
What We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata
Work Life Balance
* 22 Days Annual Leave + Birthday Leave
* No OOH or Bank Holidays
* Wellbeing & Support
* Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave packages
* Company sick pay & paid bereavement leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
Growth & Development
* €1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days
* Fully funded certificates and further qualifications
* 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 to ensure successful outcome with your patient (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)
At Kilcoole Vets, we are proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support those with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
If you're ready to join a forward-thinking team where you'll be supported to grow, learn, and thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
€0 - €55,000 a year
Salary up to €55,000, commensurate with experience
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing 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.