Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Co. Cork
• Excellent career progression opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking group.
• Lead a close-knit team of 2 vets, 3 RVNs, and dedicated support staff in a well-established, modern clinic.
• Flexible full-time schedule: 40 hours over 4 days per week, with 1 in 3 Saturday clinics and minimal Sunday on-call (1 in 10).
• Competitive salary from €70,000, plus bonus pay for any out-of-hours work.
• Located in a vibrant town a few miles from Cork city, countryside, and coast, ideal for a great work-life balance.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced small animal vet ready to take the next step into a leadership role. This friendly and progressive companion animal practice based just outside of Cork is looking for a Lead Veterinary Surgeon to guide a dedicated team clinically and help shape the next chapter of the clinic’s success.
The position offers a balance of clinical work and team leadership, within a supportive network of practices that provide access to referral surgery, exotic, and wildlife services, allowing collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the wider group while maintaining a strong focus on companion animal care at this site.
The ideal candidate will bring confidence in routine and emergency small animal surgery, strong communication and leadership skills, and a passion for providing outstanding client care. An interest in internal medicine and diagnostics would be a welcome addition.
Benefits include:
• Enhanced annual leave and pension contributions.
• Paid VCI/VDS fees and professional memberships.
• Generous CPD support and clear career development pathways.
• Healthshield, Employee Assistance Programme, and paid charity day.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Colleague discounts across the wider group.
If you’re an experienced vet ready to lead a talented team and make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on 01904 570056 or email l.vasey@purovets.com
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Ref : JOB-55862