Lead ECC Vet, Full Time, South Dublin
An opportunity to lead, influence and develop one of our flagship 24-hour hospitals in South Dublin.
Location: Dundrum
Reports to: Regional Director
Schedule: Full time 40 hour week
Salary: €75,000- €85,000k + Lead Vet Bonus + Sign on Bonus: €4,000 + up to 20% Performance Bonus
We're looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon who wants to take the next step in their career, and have genuine influence over clinical standards, team development and the future direction of our Dundrum hospital.
The hospital is located adjacent to CoraVets, a specialist referral hospital founded by Dr Stephen Martin, providing an additional specialist veterinary presence within the wider Dundrum site.
Why Village Vets Dundrum?
This is a great opportunity if you're already a Senior Vet, Deputy Lead or Lead Vet and are looking for your next challenge.
More influence over clinical standards and decision-making
The opportunity to develop and mentor other vets and your own areas of clinical interest
A leadership role within a busy 24-hour hospital
Access to a wider network of clinical expertise and support
A role where you can make a genuine difference to the team and patient care
You'll be joining an established team with an experienced nursing team alongside you
About the Role
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
Work closely with the Regional Director on the development and performance of the hospital.
Help identify opportunities to improve clinical services, client experience and hospital performance
About You
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
Passionate about team development, patient care, and client service
Commercially aware with an interest in clinic performance
ECC certificate holder highly desirable
Flexibility with shifts to support our overnight and weekend service.
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:
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.
- Department
- Vets
- Role
- Lead Vet
- Locations
- Village Vets Dundrum
- Monthly salary
- €75,000 - €85,000
- Employment Type
- Full Time
