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Posted 03 July, 2026
Village Vets

Lead Veterinary Surgeon, Mahon Cork

Cork, Ireland Full Time
Compensation: €60,000 to €90,000 Annually

Location: Village Vets Mahon, Cork

Reports to: Regional Director

Schedule: 4 days per week, 1:4 Saturdays

Salary: Up to €90,000 with additional LV supplements

About the Role

This is a senior leadership position within Village Vets, with overall responsibility for clinic performance, team leadership, and clinical standards.

  • Lead, motivate, and develop the clinical team, promoting a positive and inclusive culture
  • Deliver high standards of clinical care and lead on clinical best practice
  • Oversee compliance with VCI regulations and accreditation standards
  • Mentor and support the veterinary team in clinical development and career progression
  • Work closely with the Head Nurse to ensure excellent patient care across the clinic
  • Drive preventative healthcare and client education
  • Lead the delivery of the clinic’s business plan and performance targets
  • Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and clinic profitability
  • Ensure effective communication across the team and with wider business functions
  • Support operational efficiency and implementation of new initiatives

About You

  • Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MVB or equivalent)
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in practice
  • Previous leadership or senior vet experience preferred
  • Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Passionate about team development, patient care, and client service
  • Commercially aware with an interest in clinic performance

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 tea m’s wellbeing, growth, and families:

  • Performance related bonus
  • 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
  • Lead Vet Supplements

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland

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