Veterinary Surgeon – Waterford City
• Diverse Case Mix & Balanced Workload : Manage a wide variety of medical and surgical cases including consultations, diagnostics, and general soft tissue surgery ensuring your skills remain sharp and your days stay varied.
• Flexible Hours & Work-Life Balance : Choose between full-time, part-time, or flexi-time arrangements. Full-time equates to a structured five-day, 40-hour week, with Saturday mornings fairly shared across the team.
• Clinical Autonomy in Modern Facilities : Take ownership of your cases with occasional sole charge, supported by a collaborative, experienced team and up-to-date diagnostic tools including digital radiography, tonometry, and blood pressure monitoring.
• Lifestyle Location : Situated in Waterford City, frequently listed among Ireland’s best places to live with a rich cultural scene, coastal beauty, and a warm community.
• Attractive Compensation & Benefits : Up to €70,000 DOE, complemented by a robust benefits package.
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a varied, rewarding role that offers both autonomy and balance?
We’re seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join this friendly and professional team in Waterford City. This full-time or flexible-percentage position offers genuine work-life balance and a varied caseload.
Role Highlights
As a valued member of the team, you will:
• Manage a broad spectrum of medical and surgical cases, including diagnostics and consultations
• Enjoy occasional sole-charge responsibilities within a supportive environment
• Work with modern diagnostic equipment and collaborate closely with experienced colleagues
About you:
To apply, you must be:
• A VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon with solid small animal experience
• Confident managing a busy and varied caseload, including occasional sole charge
• Committed to compassionate, evidence-based care and keen on further professional development
The Package Includes
• Up to €70,000 DOE
• Enhanced annual leave including birthday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme, company sick pay, bereavement leave
• €1,300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
• Full funding for certificates, diplomas, or PhD study
• VCI and VDS membership fully covered
• Annual pay reviews, employer pension contributions, discounted vet fees and much more
Interested?
If you're a confident vet looking for a fulfilling general practice role with exceptional support for development and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com
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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250* for every successful candidate referral. *Terms and conditions apply.
Ref no: JOB-53831