Clinical Lead Veterinarian Dublin

Coolock, Dublin
Salary: €65,000 – €75,000 + Bonus Scheme

The Vet Office is currently recruiting an experienced Lead Veterinary Surgeon for a modern and well-equipped small animal clinic located in Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious veterinarian looking to take the next step into a leadership role while remaining actively involved in clinical work. You will join a supportive team environment where high clinical standards, professional development, and patient care are at the heart of everything they do.

About the Role

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon, you will have responsibility for both the clinical and operational success of the practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering a high standard of medical and surgical care.
• Leading, motivating, and supporting the veterinary team.
• Promoting a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Ensuring clinical excellence and best practice standards.
• Mentoring and developing veterinary colleagues.
• Working closely with the nursing and management teams.
• Driving preventative healthcare initiatives and client education.
• Monitoring clinic performance and contributing to business growth.
• Ensuring compliance with professional and regulatory standards.

This role offers an excellent balance of clinical work, leadership responsibilities, and long-term career progression.

Candidate Requirements

• Veterinary Degree recognised in Ireland.
• Minimum 3 years of small animal clinical experience.
• Previous senior or leadership experience is desirable.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Passion for patient care and team development.
• Commercial awareness and interest in practice performance.

What's on Offer?

• Salary between €65,000 and €75,000 depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Additional leadership bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Gym membership contribution.
• Free pet healthcare plan.
• Enhanced family leave benefits.
• Additional annual leave linked to service.
• Paid charity day.
• Bike to Work scheme.
• Generous CPD support and funding.
• Certificate sponsorship opportunities.
• Access to ongoing professional development programmes.
• Excellent career progression opportunities.

Relocation Support

Applications are welcomed from veterinarians currently based overseas who are eligible to register and work in Ireland.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

The Vet Office
[email protected]