Experienced Veterinary Surgeon, Part Time and full time options, Clondalkin

Location: Clondalkin

Reports to: Lead Vet

Salary: €40,000 - €65,000k (pro-rata)

Schedule: Open to Part time (24hr Weekly) OR Full Time (40hr Weekly)

About Village Vets Clondalkin:

Our caseload is fascinating and varied, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in advanced procedures. We work closely with our community and pride ourselves on providing the highest level of care to every patient. Our team is full of cool, supportive, and passionate people who genuinely love what we do (with plenty of laughter along the way).

Why Village Vets Clondalkin?

• Clondalkin has a varied GP caseload alongside referral work in endoscopy, laparoscopy, dentistry, internal medicine and feline medicine. That gives you exposure to more than routine practice.
• Supportive, Friendly & Collaborative team and a strong culture.
• Clondalkin is a busy local practice, so you get to build relationships with clients and their pets rather than just treating cases.
• Alongside our busy GP caseload, we provide five referral services: endoscopy, laparoscopy (keyhole surgery), dentistry, feline medicine, and internal medicine.

About the Role:

• Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to the high standards upheld by Village Vets.
• Investigate and manage cases thoroughly within the practice before referral, based on patient needs.
• Take full responsibility for patient care, including effective case handover and appropriate after‑hours or referral care.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date medical records.
• Prescribe and dispense medications safely and correctly, supporting stock management as needed.
• Communicate clearly with clients, providing estimates and treatment options to support informed decision‑making.
• Deliver an outstanding client experience across all communication channels.
• Promote Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to support optimal patient care.
• Work collaboratively with the clinic team to ensure compassionate, high‑quality care.
• Provide veterinary training and guidance to support best practice across the team.
• Support the daily running and presentation of the clinic to Village Vets’ standards.
• Ensure all billing is accurate and correctly processed.

About You

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience required. The role would suit particularly someone with strong interest in medicine cases, who enjoys client communication and continuity of care
• Love consulting and building strong client relationships
• Enjoy being part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Are excited to work in a clinic with advanced services and a varied caseload
• Have 3+ years’ experience in small animal practice
• VCI Registration
• Be confident in consultations, routine surgery, and case management
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills with a proactive and motivated approach
• Thrive in a team-focused environment and enjoy contributing to shared learning
• Be committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service
• Have a genuine interest in continuous professional development

What’s in it For You… At a Glance

In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:

• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership subsidy
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Additional leave with service
• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
• Statutory sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
• Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland

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