Veterinary Surgeon

Overview

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal – AllCare Veterinary Centre, Killarney | Co. Kerry

Full-time or Part-Time | Permanent

Salary commensurate with experience | Robust benefits included

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Do you have the passion and vision to lead a team, shape clinical excellence, and make a lasting impact on patient care?

Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Lead Veterinarian to join our practice and play a pivotal role in driving clinical excellence and innovation. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of our practice, mentor a dedicated team, and deliver outstanding veterinary care. As Clinical Lead, you will be at the forefront of shaping clinical standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your expertise and vision will help us advance the quality of care we provide, while supporting the professional development of colleagues and enhancing client satisfaction.

Whether you're already an experienced Clinical Lead or a vet looking for that next step into leadership – we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical services to our patients and build strong client relationships
• Provide clinical leadership across the practice, setting and maintaining high standards of care
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic clinical initiatives
• Mentor and support veterinary colleagues, promoting professional growth and team cohesion
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practice

About Us

We are a well-established Small Animal Practice located in the picturesque town of Killarney, Co Kerry. Founded in 1983, we have a proud history of providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to the local community's pets for nearly four decades. Our practice is equipped with modern facilities, including services for laparoscopic procedures, orthopaedic surgery, in-house x-ray and blood analyzers, and a dental machine, allowing us to offer a broad range of advanced treatments. Our team is small and close-knit, comprising 1 veterinarian, 3 veterinary nurses, and a practice manager. We pride ourselves on fostering strong, long-term relationships with our clients and their pets within this close community.

Applicant Requirements

• Be VCI registered and eligible to work in Ireland from September 2025
• Be confident in all clinical aspects of first opinion practice - medically and surgically
• Thrive in a team-oriented, communicative environment
• Be passionate about patient care and professional development
• Have natural leadership qualities

What We're Offering

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience

Relocation Allowance: Up to €5,000 to support your move (T&Cs apply)

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing

• 22 days annual leave & birthday leave
• Robust wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave packages
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company sick pay

Development & Growth

• €1,300 annual CPD allowance with 5 paid CPD days (pro-rata)
• Full funding for certificates, diplomas or even a PhD
• Career progression pathways – both clinical and non-clinical

Additional Perks

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employer pension contributions
• Discounted veterinary fees across the IVC Evidensia network
• Free flu vaccinations
• Pawesome benefits – reward gateway offering retail discounts & cashback
• Opportunities to get involved in company initiatives such as Clinical Board, LGBTQ+ network, Wellbeing Champions, and more

Apply today and help us shape the next chapter in compassionate, high-quality veterinary care.

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