Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal
Tullamore Pet Hospital | Co. Offaly
Full-time, Part-time, or Flexible working considered | Permanent
Salary commensurate with experience
Relocation allowance up to €5,000
A Proper First-Opinion Role, Done Well
If you're a confident small animal vet who enjoys varied, good-quality first-opinion work and wants to practise in a supportive, well-run hospital with excellent facilities and colleagues around you, this could be a really nice next step.
Tullamore Pet Hospital is a modern, friendly practice in the heart of the Midlands, offering the best of both worlds: interesting clinical work, a sensible pace, and a genuinely supportive team culture. We're less than an hour from Dublin, well connected to Galway and Limerick, and surrounded by great outdoor spaces, cafés and affordable living – an ideal base whether you're settling long-term or relocating for a lifestyle change.
The Role – Varied, Supported, and Sustainable
This is a 100% small animal, first-opinion role with a broad and interesting caseload. You'll be managing your own consults, working cases up properly, and carrying out routine soft tissue and first-opinion surgical procedures independently. Confidence in routine surgery is essential for this role – you'll need to be comfortable operating without direct supervision.
On the medical side, you'll be very well supported. You'll be working alongside colleagues with certificates in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging, meaning you'll always have experienced minds to collaborate with on more complex work-ups. If medicine is an area you'd like to develop further, mentorship and support are readily available.
Working patterns are designed to be sustainable. Most vets work a 4.5 day week, with hours typically between 8:30am and 6pm, plus a 1-in-4 Saturday morning rota. You'll cover one night on-call per week, with weekends and bank holidays fully covered by an external OOH provider.
A Hospital You'll Enjoy Working In
The practice itself is bright, modern and purpose-built, with everything you need to do your job well. Facilities include in-house laboratory diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound and well-equipped theatres, allowing you to practise confidently and efficiently.
The real strength of Tullamore Pet Hospital, though, is the team. You'll be joining a close-knit, collaborative group of vets, nurses and support staff who genuinely enjoy working together. There's a strong culture of discussion, shared decision-making and mutual respect – no ego, no hierarchy, just good medicine and good teamwork.
If you have ideas, you'll be listened to. If you want to grow, you'll be supported. And if you're looking for a place where your contribution actually matters, you'll feel very at home here.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a VCI-registered small animal vet with solid first-opinion experience who can confidently manage their own caseload.
Essential
* Confidence in routine small animal surgery without supervision
* Strong general practice skills and good clinical judgement
This role is not suitable for new graduates, but would suit a vet who enjoys being a capable all-rounder and values working as part of a supportive, experienced team.
Comprehensive Benefits Package (subject to pro-rata)
Role
We believe in investing in our people. In addition to a competitive salary and a long-term, stable role, you'll benefit from:
Work Life Balance & Employee Wellbeing
* 22 days annual leave
* 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
Career Development
* €1300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
* 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 Take the Next Step?
If you're looking for a strong, well-supported GP role where you can work confidently, grow your skills, and enjoy a balanced life in a central, well-connected location, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and find out what life at Tullamore Pet Hospital could look like for you.
€0 - €0 a year
Commensurate with experience
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