(9/16/2025 A) Veterinary Surgeon

Start Date: October 2025

Salary up to €60,000 DOE

Looking for a veterinary role where balance, growth, and great teamwork come together? At Raheny Vets, we offer more than just a job – we offer a place where you can thrive.

The Role

We’re seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our dedicated hospital team. This role offers variety and flexibility, with the opportunity to shape your caseload to suit your interests and experience.

- 39 hours (5 days) per week, weekends shared on rotation
- Flexible shifts support childcare and other commitments
- No out-of-hours or on-call
- Balanced rota with protected time off
- Duties include consultations, medical workups, routine surgery, and inpatient care
- Role can be tailored towards your interests (internal medicine, dentistry, ophthalmology, etc.)
- Full funding provided for further studies – certificates, diplomas, or PhDs
- Junior vets are encouraged to apply – support and training provided for the right candidate

About Us

Raheny Veterinary Hospital has been part of the local community for generations. Trusted by pet owners and known for our approachable, compassionate care, we’ve built lasting bonds with families across North Dublin.

Our modern hospital is fully equipped with everything you’d expect – two operating theatres, in-house lab, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, dental suite with dental X-ray, ECG, blood pressure monitoring, and laparoscopic kit. We also provide 24-hour emergency cover, ensuring continuity of care when it’s needed most.

What truly sets us apart is our people. With 8 Vets, 7 Nurses, 2 Animal Care Assistants, and 9 support staff, we’re a close-knit, supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do – everyone plays their part in ensuring our patients get the best care possible.

What We’re Looking For

- Registered (or eligible to register) with the Veterinary Council of Ireland by October 2025
- Strong communicator and team player
- Passion for delivering excellent patient care and thorough case workups
- Able to work independently, but also thrive in a collaborative hospital setting

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
- €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)

Bring your skills, passion, and ambition – and we’ll give you the support, balance, and opportunities to make your career everything you want it to be.

Apply today by sending your CV and cover letter to careersinireland@ivcevidensia.com

Raheny Veterinary Hospital – where your career, wellbeing, and future matter as much as the care you give.

Raheny Veterinary Hospital

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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