We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon to join our progressive mixed veterinary practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident large animal vet looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive and well-equipped practice.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering exceptional veterinary care to our farm animal clients while supporting the continued development of our large animal services. You will work with a friendly and experienced team committed to providing high clinical standards and outstanding client care.
- Provide high-quality veterinary care to dairy, beef, sheep and other farm livestock.
- Carry out routine and emergency farm visits, including calvings, lambings, sick animal investigations and herd emergencies.
- Perform fertility work including pregnancy diagnosis, fertility examinations, reproductive management, synchronisation programmes and herd fertility planning.
- Deliver herd health planning, preventative healthcare programmes, vaccination protocols, parasite control and biosecurity advice.
- Carry out TB testing in accordance with Department of Agriculture regulations.
- Perform a wide range of surgical procedures including caesarean sections, displaced abomasum surgery, dehorning, castrations, wound repairs and other field surgeries.
- Diagnose and treat medical and surgical cases using clinical examination, laboratory testing, ultrasound and other diagnostic techniques.
- Build strong relationships with farm clients by providing practical advice on nutrition, calf health, mastitis control, lameness prevention, fertility and herd productivity.
- Prescribe and dispense medicines responsibly in line with current veterinary legislation and antimicrobial stewardship principles.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, certification and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Participate in the out-of-hours emergency on-call rota.
- Work closely with the wider veterinary, nursing and support teams to ensure excellent patient and client care.
- Support the continued growth of the farm animal side of the practice through exceptional service and client engagement.
To be successful in this role, you will have VCI registration (or eligibility to register) and the right to work in Ireland, significant experience in large animal veterinary practice, strong farm animal medical and surgical skills, experience with fertility work and herd health planning, confidence in handling emergency and routine farm animal cases independently, excellent communication and client relationship skills, a proactive, organised and collaborative approach, full clean driving licence, ideally registered PVP for TB testing.
- Salary up to €80,000 DOE.
- 40-hour working week plus participation in the on-call rota with TOIL for hours worked.
- Opportunity to work within a progressive and supportive mixed practice.
- Varied caseload with a strong emphasis on farm animal work
- Opportunity to apply for research funding.
- Modern equipment and excellent clinical support.
- Ongoing CPD and career development opportunities including further certification support.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop professionally.
- Company vehicle supplied
- Relocation package available
If you're an experienced Large Animal Veterinary Surgeon looking for your next challenge in a friendly, forward-thinking practice, we'd love to hear from you.
We recognise that our people are key to our success and are committed to supporting you both professionally and personally. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:
22 Days Annual Leave
Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday)
Paid Maternity Leave Package
Paid Paternity Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
Paid Bereavement Leave
Company Sick Pay
€1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata
Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical
VCI membership paid
VDS cover paid
Annual Pay Reviews
Dedicated CARE fund – annual contribution of €1,100 from IVC Evidensia for each Vet to use on a case of your choice to ensure successful outcome with your patient (T&Cs apply)
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Employer Pension Contributions
Free Flu Inoculations
Discounted Veterinary Fees
Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)
Up to €80,000 DOE
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