Overview
Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Co. Cork
* Excellent career progression opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking group.
* Lead a close-knit team of 2 vets, 3 RVNs, and dedicated support staff in a well-established, modern clinic.
* Flexible full-time schedule: 40 hours over 4 days per week, with 1 in 3 Saturday clinics and minimal Sunday on-call (1 in 10).
* Competitive salary from €70,000, plus bonus pay for any out-of-hours work.
* Located in a vibrant town a few miles from Cork city, countryside, and coast, ideal for a great work-life balance.
Role and Responsibilities
The position offers a balance of clinical work and team leadership, within a supportive network of practices that provide access to referral surgery, exotic, and wildlife services, allowing collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the wider group while maintaining a strong focus on companion animal care at this site.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced small animal vet ready to take the next step into a leadership role. This friendly and progressive companion animal practice based just outside of Cork is looking for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to guide a dedicated team clinically and help shape the next chapter of the clinic’s success.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring confidence in routine and emergency small animal surgery, strong communication and leadership skills, and a passion for providing outstanding client care. An interest in internal medicine and diagnostics would be a welcome addition.
Benefits
* Enhanced annual leave and pension contributions.
* Paid VCI/VDS fees and professional memberships.
* Generous CPD support and clear career development pathways.
* Healthshield, Employee Assistance Programme, and paid charity day.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
* Colleague discounts across the wider group.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced vet ready to lead a talented team and make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com
To view all our vacancies, please visit purovets.com/veterinary-jobs/
And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply
Ref : JOB-55862
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