Lead Vet, Full Time, Portmarnock, Dublin
Location: Portmarnock
Reports to: Regional Director
Salary: €65,000 - €75,000
About the Role
This is a senior leadership position within Village Vets, with overall responsibility for clinic performance, team leadership, and clinical standards.
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
About You
Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MVB or equivalent)
Minimum 3 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
What’s in it For You… At a Glance
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:
Performance related bonus and Greenfield bonus potential
Health cash plan
Pension scheme
Gym membership subsidy
Free pet health plan
Paid charity day
Additional leave with service
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 elligible to work in Ireland
- Department
- Vets
- Role
- Lead Vet
- Locations
- Village Vets Portmarnock
- Yearly salary
- €65,000 - €75,000
- Employment Type
- Full Time