Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$75k–$85k/mo
Location: Dundrum Reports to: Regional Director Schedule: Full time 40 hour week Salary: 75-85k Plus Lead Vet Bonus plus Sign on Bonus: 4k About the Role This is a senior co-leadership position within Village Vets, with …
Skills: Veterinary medicine, Clinical leadership, Team management, Clinical standards, Patient care
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$75k–$85k/mo
Location: Dundrum Reports to: Regional Director Schedule: Full time 40 hour week Salary: 75-85k Plus Lead Vet Bonus plus Sign on Bonus: 4k About the Role This is a senior co-leadership position within Village Vets, with …
Skills: Clinical Leadership, Team Management, Clinical Best Practice, VCI Compliance, Mentoring
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$35k–$38k/yr
Location: Clonsilla Reports to: Head Nurse Schedule: Full time and part time options - Fixed term 3 months Work pattern: 10 hour shifts 4days - Full time and part time available, 1 in 4 Sats and 1 in 12 weekends Salary: …
Skills: Nursing Care, Triage, Resuscitation, Wound Management, Surgery Support
Cork, Munster, Ireland · On-site
$33k–$36k/yr
Location: Village Vets Glanmire Schedule: 5 day week, 40 hour week, 1 in 3 Saturdays. Full time, Pernament. Salary: €31,000-36,000 per annum DOE About the Role Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill…
Skills: Nursing care, Triage, Resuscitation, Wound management, Surgery assistance
Cork, Munster, Ireland · On-site
$33k–$36k/yr
Location: Village Vets Glanmire Reports to: Lead Vet Schedule: 5 day week, 40 hour week, 1 in 3 Saturdays (9 month fixed term contract) Salary: 33,000-36,000 About the Role Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to c…
Skills: Nursing Care, Triage, Resuscitation, Wound Management, Surgery Support
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$50k–$64k/yr
Location: Kilmainham Reports to: Lead Vet Schedule: 5 day week, 1:4 Saturdays, 1:13 Sundays Salary: €50,000 - €64,000 About the Role Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to the high standards upheld by Village Vets. In…
Skills: Small animal practice, Consultations, Case management, Ultrasound scanning, Routine dentistry
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$50k–$64k/yr
Location: Kilmainham Reports to: Lead Vet Schedule: 5 day week, 1:4 Saturdays, 1:13 Sundays Salary: €50,000 - €64,000 About the Role Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to the high standards upheld by Village Vets. In…
Skills: Small Animal Practice, Ultrasound Scanning, Routine Dentistry, Dental Radiography, Case Management
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$44k–$60k/yr
Location: Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin Reports to: Lead Vet Salary: €44,000 - €60,00 Schedule: 4 day shift pattern 1:3 Saturdays (9am-1pm), 1:12 Weekends. About the Role Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to the hi…
Skills: Small Animal Practice, Case Management, Routine Surgery, Clinical Diagnosis, Patient Care
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$44k–$60k/yr
Location: Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin Reports to: Lead Vet Salary: €44,000 - €60,00 Schedule: 4 day shift pattern 1:3 Saturdays (9am-1pm), 1:12 Weekends. About the Role Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to the hi…
Skills: Small animal practice, Consultations, Routine surgery, Case management, Patient care
Clondalkin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$40k–$65k/mo
Location: Clondalkin Reports to: Lead Vet Salary: €40,000 - €65,000 (pro-rata) Our caseload is fascinating and varied, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in advanced procedures. We work closely with our communi…
Skills: Clinical Experience, Small Animal Practice, Case Management, Routine Surgery, Client Communication
Clondalkin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$40k–$65k/mo
Location: Clondalkin Reports to: Lead Vet Salary: €40,000 - €65,000 (pro-rata) Our caseload is fascinating and varied, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in advanced procedures. We work closely with our communi…
Skills: Veterinary surgery, Clinical diagnosis, Case management, Small animal practice, Client communication
Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$31k–$38k/yr
Location: Rathfarnham (Formerly DSPCA) Reports to: Head Nurse Schedule: Full time over 4 days, 1:4 Saturdays and 1:13 Sundays Salary: €31,000-€38,000 About the Role Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to criticall…
Skills: Nursing care, Triage, Resuscitation, Wound management, Surgery assistance
Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$31k–$38k/yr
Location: Rathfarnham (Formerly DSPCA) Reports to: Head Nurse Schedule: Full time over 4 days, 1:4 Saturdays and 1:13 Sundays Salary: €31,000-€38,000 About the Role Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to criticall…
Skills: Nursing Care, Triage, Resuscitation, Wound Management, Surgery Support
Ballymanus Lower, The Municipal District of Wicklow, Ireland · On-site
$44k–$65k/yr
Location: Clover hill, Glenealy, Wicklow Reports to: Lead Vet Schedule: Flexible rota, Monday to Friday, full/part time hours available 1:4 Saturday, 1:13 Sundays. Salary: €50,000 to €65,000 About the Role Diagnose, trea…
Skills: Small Animal Practice, Routine Surgery, Case Management, Clinical Skills, Patient Care
Ballymanus Lower, The Municipal District of Wicklow, Ireland · On-site
$44k–$65k/yr
Location: Clover hill, Glenealy, Wicklow Reports to: Lead Vet Schedule: Flexible rota, Monday to Friday, full/part time hours available 1:4 Saturday, 1:13 Sundays. Salary: €50,000 to €65,000 About the Role Diagnose, trea…
Skills: Small animal practice, Consultations, Routine surgery, Case management, Patient care
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$68k–$80k/yr
Location: Dundrum Reports to: Lead Vet Schedule: Open to work nights and explore suitable patterns - Full and part time options available Salary: €68,000-€80,000 DOE Joining Bonus: €3,000 About the Role Deliver high-qual…
Skills: Emergency Critical Care, Triage, Soft-tissue Surgery, Trauma Care, CPR
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$68k–$80k/yr
Location: Dundrum Reports to: Lead Vet Schedule: Open to work nights and explore suitable patterns - Full and part time options available Salary: €68,000-€80,000 Joining Bonus: €3,000 About the Role Deliver high-quality …
Skills: Emergency veterinary care, Triage, Emergency surgery, Trauma care, CPR
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$40k–$45k/yr
Location: Dundrum Reports to: Head Nurse Schedule: 7 days on, 14 days off Salary: €37,500 - €44,000 DOE Sign on Bonus: €3,000 About the Role Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patient…
Skills: Emergency critical care, Triage, Resuscitation, Wound management, Surgery assistance
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$40k–$45k/yr
Location: Dundrum Reports to: Head Nurse Schedule: 7 days on, 14 days off Salary: €37,500 - €44,000 DOE Sign on Bonus: €3,000 About the Role Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patient…
Skills: Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, Triage, Resuscitation, Wound Management, Surgical Support
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$40k–$45k/yr
Location: Dundrum Reports to: Head Nurse Schedule: 7 days on, 14 days off Salary: €37,500 - €44,000 DOE Sign on Bonus: €3,000 About the Role Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patient…
Skills: Triage, Resuscitation, Wound Management, Surgery Support, IV Catheter Placement
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The Lead ECC Vet will provide senior co-leadership for the 24-hour hospital, overseeing clinical standards, team performance, and operational efficiency. They are responsible for mentoring the veterinary team, driving business plan targets, and ensuring high-quality patient care.
Candidates must be a qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MVB or equivalent) with at least 5 years of practice experience. Strong leadership skills, clinical decision-making abilities, and a passion for team development are essential for this role.
Location: Dundrum
Reports to: Regional Director
Schedule: Full time 40 hour week
Salary: 75-85k Plus Lead Vet Bonus plus Sign on Bonus: 4k
This is a senior co-leadership position within Village Vets, with joint overall responsibility for clinic performance with, team leadership, and clinical standards across our 24-hour hospital.
Lead, motivate, and develop the clinical team, promoting a positive and inclusive culture
Deliver high standards of clinical care and lead on clinical best practice
Oversee compliance with VCI regulations and accreditation standards
Mentor and support the veterinary team in clinical development and career progression
Work closely with the Head Nurse to ensure excellent patient care across the clinic
Drive preventative healthcare and client education
Lead the delivery of the clinic’s business plan and performance targets
Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and clinic profitability
Ensure effective communication across the team and with wider business functions
Support operational efficiency and implementation of new initiatives
Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MVB or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years’ experience in practice
Previous leadership or senior vet experience preferred
Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Passionate about team development, patient care, and client service
Commercially aware with an interest in clinic performance
ECC certificate holder highly desirable
Flexibility in shifts to support our overnight and weekend service.
In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:
Lead Vet Bonus
Performance related bonus
Health cash plan
Pension scheme
Gym membership subsidy
Free pet health plan
Paid charity day
Additional leave with service
VCR Registration and VCI Indemnity Insurance paid
Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
Statutory sick pay
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
Bike to work scheme
You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
A family practice since 1980
Established in 1980 by Karl Cosgrave Village Vets is a family owned run veterinary practice with clinics across Meath and Dublin. From one generation of pet lovers to another, Village Vets family has grown to include other veterinary experts who have imbibed their values which is to care, dignify, and understand our patients needs as well as gaining the trust of their clients. Today Village Vets is run by Karl's children Charles and Julianne who are also vets and share the passion of improving independent Veterinary Practice in Ireland and building a sustainable and progressive future for their teams. Village Vets mission is to make lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers, and colleagues. With their investment in research & development and staff training, Village Vets is well placed to become one of the top destinations for your pet needs in Ireland.
Offices: Unit 37, Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co Meath Ireland, IE
A family practice since 1980
Established in 1980 by Karl Cosgrave Village Vets is a family owned run veterinary practice with clinics across Meath and Dublin. From one generation of pet lovers to another, Village Vets family has grown to include other veterinary experts who have imbibed their values which is to care, dignify, and understand our patients needs as well as gaining the trust of their clients. Today Village Vets is run by Karl's children Charles and Julianne who are also vets and share the passion of improving independent Veterinary Practice in Ireland and building a sustainable and progressive future for their teams. Village Vets mission is to make lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers, and colleagues. With their investment in research & development and staff training, Village Vets is well placed to become one of the top destinations for your pet needs in Ireland.
Offices: Unit 37, Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co Meath Ireland, IE
