Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed - FTC
Lakeside Veterinary Centre, Galway
Are you looking to grow your skills, work with a passionate team, and experience the true variety of mixed practice in a beautiful setting? We're looking for a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join us at Lakeside Veterinary Centre, where your professional development and clinical experience will truly flourish.
This is a genuinely mixed role, offering a well-balanced caseload of both Small Animal and Large Animal work. You'll be based in a modern, purpose-built facility right on the scenic north shore of Loughrea Lake, just 45 minutes from Galway and two hours from Dublin.
Grow with Support, Learn from Experts
You'll be joining a friendly and collaborative team, including certificate holders in Internal Medicine and Surgery who are always happy to share their knowledge. Whether you're looking to deepen your existing experience or explore new areas of practice, this is a place where learning is part of everyday life.
Our dedicated support team ensures the smooth running of the practice, allowing you to focus on clinical care, while our fantastic nursing team works alongside you to provide the highest level of service to our patients.
Our facilities include:
1. 3 consultation rooms
2. 2 small animal surgical theatres
3. Large prep area
4. Separate large animal examination and surgical unit
We take pride in offering excellent standards of care - for our patients, clients, and colleagues alike.
Find Your Purpose
5. Full-time (40 hrs/5 days per week) - flexible part-time options can be discussed
6. 12-month Fixed Term Contract
7. Salary up to €61,000, depending on experience
8. On-call shared equally: 1 weekday per week and 1.5 weekends in a 5-week cycle
9. Practice van provided for farm visits
10. Start date: October 2025
Your day-to-day responsibilities will be diverse and fulfilling, including:
11. Large animal farm visits
12. TB testing
13. Small animal consultations
14. Routine and non-routine surgeries
Are You the Right Fit?
We're looking for a vet who is ready to take the next step in their career - whether that means refining your existing skills or learning from our experienced team.
Requirements:
15. Must be VCI registered and eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship
16. Relevant veterinary experience preferred (we welcome applications from all levels)
17. Good communication and interpersonal skills
18. Ability to work sole charge during on-call shifts
19. Valid driver's licence
What We Offer - Comprehensive Benefits (Pro Rata)
We believe a great practice starts with great people - and we're proud to support you in and out of work:
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing
20. 22 days annual leave plus paid birthday leave
21. Paid maternity and paternity leave packages
22. Well-structured shared out-of-hours rota with protected time off
23. Cycle to Work Scheme
24. Full access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Centre
25. Paid bereavement leave and company sick pay
26. Free annual flu vaccinations
Professional Development & Career Growth
27. €1,300 annual CPD allowance and 5 paid CPD days (pro rata)
28. Support for further qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, or PhDs
29. Opportunities for clinical and non-clinical career progression
30. Professional membership fees covered - VCI and VDS
Extra Perks
31. Annual salary reviews
32. Dedicated CARE fund of €1,100 per Vet annually to support patient care (T&Cs apply)
33. Pawesome Benefits program offering discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
34. Employer pension contributions
35. Discounted veterinary fees across the IVC Evidensia network
36. Opportunities to join company initiatives including LGBTQ+ groups, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, and Clinical Board
A Practice That Welcomes Everyone
Lakeside is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including BAME and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
If you're a veterinary surgeon looking for a role that offers clinical variety, meaningful mentorship, and space to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary journey with Lakeside. #J-18808-Ljbffr