Veterinary Surgeon

Veterinary Surgeon – Full-Time, Permanent

The Well Pet Hospital, Sligo

Salary: Up to €70,000 commensurate with experience

Relocation Allowance: Up to €5,000

Robust Benefits PackageIncluded

Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon looking for a permanent position in a supportive and progressive hospital environment? Join The Well Pet Hospital, a leading small animal veterinary hospital in Sligo, as a member of our professional clinical team. We're seeking a confident, skilled clinician to bring their expertise to a team committed to excellence in patient care.

This is a 5-day per week role, including participation in a shared weekend and on-call rota, offering a varied and rewarding caseload across consultations, surgery, inpatient care, and emergency cases. As part of our clinical team, you'll also have the opportunity to shape clinical standards, mentor junior team members, and explore career progression pathways, including clinical leadership roles if desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical across consultations, surgical procedures and case management
• Perform advanced diagnostic assessments and detailed treatment planning
• Conduct routine small animal surgeries and dentistry procedures
• Manage inpatients, emergencies, and intensive care cases with clinical confidence
• Work both independently (including sole charge) and collaboratively within our experienced veterinary team
• Engage with and support team development and evidence-based clinical practices
• Take advantage of our CARE fund to go above and beyond for patients when needed

What We're Looking For

• VCI registered veterinary surgeon, fully eligible to work in Ireland
• Minimum of 4 years' clinical experience in small animal practice
• Competence in small animal surgery, diagnostics, and emergency medicine
• Strong communication and leadership qualities; comfortable supporting less experienced vets
• Desire for clinical progression – whether it's developing special interests or pursuing a Certificate, Diploma or PhD (all fully funded)
• Confidence with sole charge and complex case management
• Interest in mentoring, quality improvement, or leadership development welcomed

Why Join The Well Pet Team?

At The Well Pet Hospital, we are a dedicated small animal only hospital in Sligo, committed to compassionate, comprehensive care. Our modern facilities include separate dog and cat wards, multiple consultation rooms (including nurse-led consultations), and advanced diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound, digital x-ray, in-house laboratory, and dentistry. Our experienced and welcoming team of 5 vets, 5 nurses and 3 support staff includes clinicians with certifications in dermatology and western herbal medicine.

We value clinical excellence, but we believe your career should work for your life – not the other way around. That's why we offer full-time, permanent hours over a structured 5-day week, with a shared weekend/on-call rota, ensuring both clinical variety and work-life balance.

Comprehensive Benefits Package (subject to pro-rata)

We believe in investing in our people. In addition to a competitive salary and a long-term, stable role, you'll benefit from:

• 6.4 weeks annual leave, inclusive on bank holidays
• 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
• Structured 5- day week with shared on-call duty
• €1300 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 many more)

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're a seasoned clinician, ready to advance your career in a hospital that values your skills, supports your ambitions, and prioritises balance and wellbeing, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to be part of The Well Pet Hospital – shaping the future of veterinary care in the heart of Sligo.

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Shonagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

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