Surgical Veterinary Surgeon / Surgical Lead - Dublin

Surgical Veterinary Surgeon / Surgical Lead
Dublin, Ireland

We are currently recruiting a Surgical Veterinary Surgeon / Surgical Lead for an independent and well-established small animal hospital located in Dublin, Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinary surgeon with a genuine passion for surgery who is looking to work within a supportive, experienced and collaborative team while continuing to develop advanced surgical skills.

The Role
The practice is looking for a vet with a strong interest in soft tissue surgery. The position would suit:

• A veterinary surgeon already holding a surgical certificate
  or
• A vet interested in working towards a surgical certificate with full support from the practice

The hospital has a busy and varied surgical caseload including:

• BOAS surgery
• Perineal hernia repair
• Thyroidectomy
• Anal sacculectomy
• Complex mass removals
• Extracapsular cruciate repair
• Routine soft tissue surgery and orthopaedics

There is also significant opportunity to further develop surgical services and bring new ideas into the practice.

About the Practice
This is a busy independent small animal hospital with:

• 7 veterinarians (5 FTE)
• Experienced RVN and support team
• Loyal and established client base
• Strong focus on teamwork and collaboration
• Excellent clinical support and case discussion culture

The practice also sees a large number of exotic patients, with several vets in the team having a special interest in exotics. Involvement with exotic cases is completely optional.

As an independent practice, the hospital offers flexibility, fast decision-making and real opportunities for vets to shape and develop services within the clinic.

What They Offer

• Salary between €65,000 – €85,000 depending on experience
• Full-time position (part-time options can also be discussed)
• 20 days annual leave
• Birthday day off
• Paid charity day
• Generous CPD package
• Certificate support
• VCI fees paid
• Uniform provided
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Requirements

• VCI registered or eligible to register
• Strong interest in surgery
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Motivated and proactive attitude
• Previous surgical experience preferred

If you would like more information about this opportunity, please contact:

[email protected] REF: Surgical lead Dublin

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