Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
Crescent Veterinary Clinic, Limerick
Salary up to €70,000 DOE
Relocation assistance available
A Place to Grow, Learn, and Belong
Are you a passionate Small Animal Vet ready to thrive in a supportive, collaborative practice? At Crescent Veterinary Clinic, we're looking for a caring, motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our fantastic team. Whether you're seeking a place to develop a special interest, refine your surgical skills, or enjoy day-to-day variety, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a genuinely team-driven environment.
We're proud to offer a practice culture where mentorship, shared learning, and clinical excellence go hand in hand-and where your wellbeing and work-life balance are just as important as the animals we care for.
What's the Role?
This is a full-time position with a well-balanced mix of consults and surgical work. You'll be hands-on with internal medicine cases, routine soft tissue surgeries, and patient care-plus, if you're surgically inclined, we'd love to help you grow in that area. A cert-holder in Cardiology is available for collaboration and mentoring.
1. Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
2. Weekends: 1 in 4 Saturday mornings
3. OOH: 1 weeknight per week + 1 in 8 weekends
4. Scope for surgical focus, if desired
Why Choose Crescent?
At Crescent Veterinary Clinic, you'll work alongside a team that values collaboration, kindness, and continuous growth. Our team of 6 experienced vets (including a cardiology certificate holder), 7 skilled nurses, and fantastic support staff is always learning from one another-through informal case discussions, mentoring, and shared experience.
We're well-equipped with:
5. Digital radiography
6. Idexx in-house lab
7. Ultrasound
8. Dental suite
We also pride ourselves on our close-knit, family-style culture-where respect, trust, and a shared passion for animals are at the heart of everything we do.
Live and Work in Limerick
Limerick offers the perfect blend of vibrant city life and natural beauty. With top-tier amenities, rich history, and easy access to Dublin, Galway, Cork, and the Wild Atlantic Way-not to mention Shannon Airport for travel-it's a fantastic base for work and play.
Who We're Looking For
You are:
9. A qualified VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon (or eligible to register)
10. Experience in Small Animal practice is essential
11. Confident in routine consultations and soft tissue surgeries
12. Comfortable working occasional sole charge
13. A good communicator who values teamwork and professional integrity
14. Open to continued learning-and possibly pursuing a surgical interest or certificate
Bonus:
15. Surgical qualification or an interest in gaining one is highly welcomed
Why Join Us? Comprehensive Benefits Package (Pro Rata)
We want to help you thrive-clinically, professionally, and personally. When you join Crescent, you're joining a team that celebrates growth, prioritises wellbeing, and truly supports one another.
Salary & Working Conditions
16. Up to €70,000 DOE
17. Relocation assistance available if moving for the role
18. Generous time off including full weekends off in your rota
19. A fair and structured OOH rota with protected downtime
Work Life Balance & Wellbeing
20. 22 Days Annual Leave plus paid birthday leave
21. Paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoptive Leave Packages
22. Cycle to Work Scheme
23. Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
24. Paid Bereavement Leave & Company Sick Pay
25. Annual flu vaccinations
Professional Development
26. €1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata
27. Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD's you may want to pursue
28. Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical
29. VCI membership & VDS cover paid
Additional Benefits
30. Annual Pay Reviews
31. 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)
32. Pawesome Benefits - discounts and cashback at 100s of retailers
33. Employer pension contributions
34. Discounted vet care across the IVC Evidensia network
35. Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)
We're Inclusive by Nature
Crescent Veterinary Clinic is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including BAME, LGBTQIA+, and disabled communities. We're also a Disability Confident Employer, and we're happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Let's Make a Difference Together
If you're a compassionate Veterinary Surgeon ready to take the next step in a practice where your skills are valued, your development is supported, and your team feels like family-we'd love to hear from you.
We can't wait to welcome the right candidate to our team-and start building a future of care, learning, and purpose together. #J-18808-Ljbffr