Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Southview Veterinary Hospital, Tipperary

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced, dedicated Veterinary Surgeon to join our Southview team. This is a permanent role with a bias towards Small Animal GP work; however, you will still have the opportunity to work with large animal patients from time to time within a very good shared on-call rota.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up and comprehensive benefits package
• Diverse caseload
• Enhances annual leave, including birthday leave and CPD leave to support your professional development
• Modern, well-equipped practice with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools to support the delivery of exceptional veterinary care

About Us

Southview Veterinary Hospital has been caring for both small and large animals since 2003. Over the years, we've grown and embraced the latest in veterinary technology to offer high-quality care throughout every stage of an animal's life. Our fantastic team of 6 Vets, 4 Nurses, and 7 support staff are passionate about learning and staying up to date with the latest advancements. We offer specialist services in Cardiology, Canine Physiotherapy and our modern hydrotherapy suite is led by our in-house Physiotherapist. We also work closely with Paws and local TNR charities.

Based in Tipperary, we're just an hour from Cork, Limerick, and Waterford – with the scenic Blueway cycle track and river Suir right on our doorstep.

Requirements

• Registered Veterinary Surgeon with the Veterinary Council of Ireland
• Must have prior experience in Mixed practice; this role is not suitable for someone needing support in routine mixed GP work
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable manner
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive

Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata

Work Life Balance

• 22 Days Annual Leave
• Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday)

Focus on Employee Wellbeing

• Paid Maternity Leave Package
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Company Sick Pay

Development

• €1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata
• Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD's you may want to pursue
• Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical

Professional Memberships

• VCI membership paid
• VDS cover paid

Additional Benefits

• Annual Pay Reviews
• Dedicated CARE fund – annual contribution of €1,100 from IVC Evidensia for each Vet to use on a case of your choice to ensure successful outcome with your patient (T&Cs apply)
• Pawesome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Employer Pension Contributions
• Free Flu Inoculations
• Discounted Veterinary Fees
• Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)

We're proud to be an inclusive employer and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from BAME and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we also encourage applications from individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and we're happy to talk through any adjustments that might help you during the recruitment process.

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