Overview
Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal (Surgical Focus) – Tullamore Pet Hospital
Salary up to €60,000 DOE.
Full-time, part-time, or flexible working options.
A fantastic surgical opportunity in the heart of Ireland.
If you're a small animal vet with a real passion for surgery and the ambition to develop further, this is one of those rare roles where you'll genuinely get the freedom, support and caseload to grow.
Tullamore Pet Hospital is a modern, friendly, forward-thinking practice in the Midlands — less than an hour from Dublin, well linked to Galway and Limerick, and surrounded by lakes, trails, cafés, and affordable living.
It's an ideal place to build your career and enjoy your life outside of work.
What the Role Looks Like: This is a 100% small animal position in a purpose-built hospital designed for high-quality clinical work.
You'll enjoy a varied caseload that combines medical work-ups, routine and advanced consultations, and a broad surgical case mix.
You won't be working alone — you'll join a team with certificates in internal medicine and diagnostic imaging, giving you expert colleagues to collaborate on complex cases.
The surgery side of the practice is growing, so there's room to expand your surgical repertoire or take on more challenging procedures.
Your week typically involves a four-and-a-half-day schedule, with hours generally between 8:30am and 6pm, plus one-in-four Saturday mornings.
You'll cover one night on call per week, while weekends and bank holidays are fully handled by an external OOH provider.
Responsibilities
The role focuses on high-quality clinical work in a small animal practice with opportunities to contribute to surgical cases and broader medical duties.
Specific responsibilities include:
Manage your own caseload with proficiency in all areas of small-animal first-opinion work.
Collaborate with a team of vets and nurses to support medical, diagnostic, and imaging needs.
Participate in ongoing surgical cases and expand surgical repertoire where possible.
Contribute to a collaborative, open-communication environment and professional growth.
Qualifications
We are looking for a VCI-registered small animal vet with solid clinical experience who can confidently manage their own caseload.
Proficiency in all areas of small-animal first-opinion work is essential.
This role is not suitable for new graduates or those requiring mentorship.
A surgical interest — whether you are already experienced or pursuing a certificate — is a strong advantage.
Full funding is available for certificates, diplomas and even PhDs, to match your ambition.
Benefits
Comprehensive Benefits Package (subject to pro-rata):
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
€**** 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 more)
Ready to take the next step?
If you're looking for a role where you can build a surgical niche, work with a supportive and skilled team, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle in the heart of Ireland, we'd be delighted to hear from you.
Apply today and discover what your next chapter could look like at Tullamore Pet Hospital.
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