Veterinary Surgeon

4 weeks ago


Galway, Galway, Ireland Independent Vetcare Ireland Limited Full time
Veterinary Surgeon - Barna & Moycullen Vets, Galway

Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – Maternity Cover

Start Date: July/August 2025

Contract: Full-time, Specific Purpose (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Up to €65,000

Hours: 40 hours/week

1 in 4 Saturdays

2 days on-call/month

The Opportunity

Barna & Moycullen Vets is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. Based across our Barna and Moycullen clinics, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-supported, progressive practice that values clinical excellence and work-life balance.

This role offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

First opinion consultations and medical case management

Soft tissues surgeries – routine and emergency

Diagnostics, and follow-up care

Emergency and out-of-hours care (as scheduled)

About You

VCI resgitered Veterinary Surgeon with strong small animal general practice experience

Confident managing cases independently and in sole-charge when needed

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Committed to delivering high-quality care to patients and families

Why Join Us?

We're a small animal GP practice with a warm, community-based feel – rooted in the west of Ireland between the beautiful landscapes of Connemara and the vibrant city life of Galway.

Friendly clientele and strong client relationships

A close-knit, supportive team of 4 vets, 4 nurses, and a practice manager

Purpose-built clinics in Barna and Moycullen equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, IDEXX lab suite, and dental X-ray coming soon

Relaxed pace of work that allows time for case work-ups and relationship building

Beautiful location just minutes from the coast and with easy access to Galway and the outdoors

At Barna & Moycullen Vets, we value professional development and offer genuine progression opportunities within the practice and the IVC Evidensia network. We believe in supporting our vets at every stage of their career.

Benefits include (pro-rata):

22 days annual leave + paid birthday leave

€1,300 CPD allowance + 5 paid CPD days

Certificate funding and development support

Enhanced parental leave packages

Company sick pay and bereavement leave

Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support

Cycle to work scheme and employer pension contributions

Annual pay reviews and progression pathways

CARE fund - €1,100 annually to go the extra mile for a patient

Pawesome Benefits: discounts with major retailers

Inclusive workplace with dedicated employee groups (LGBTQ+, BAME, Wellbeing Champions, etc)

Barna & Moycullen Vets and IVC Evidensia are equal opportunities employers. As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, 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.

Interested? Let's Chat

If you're looking for a senior clinical role where you can grow professionally, enjoy a high-quality life and be part of a truly supportive team – we'd love to hear from you.

Feel free to reach out to Shónagh Dawson, our Talent Partner, for an informal and confidential chat.

I am happy to answer any questions you might have – no pressure, just a friendly conversation

Job Title

Veterinary Surgeon - Barna & Moycullen Vets, Galway

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