# Experienced Veterinary Surgeon, Full Time, Coolock

**Company:** Village Vets
**Department:** Vets
**Role:** Veterinary Surgeon
**Location:** Village Vets Coolock
**Salary:** €44,000 - €64,000/year
**Employment Type:** Full Time

**Location:**   Village Vets Coolock

**Reports to: ** Lead Vet

**Schedule:** 5 day week, 1 in 3 Saturdays, 1 in 12 Sundays in Ashbourne.

**Salary: ** €44,000 - €64,000 annually, depending on experience.

Accommodation Options Available.

**About the Role**

- Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to the high standards upheld by Village Vets.

- Investigate and manage cases thoroughly within the practice before referral, based on patient needs.

- Take full responsibility for patient care, including effective case handover and appropriate after‑hours or referral care.

- Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date medical records.

- Prescribe and dispense medications safely and correctly, supporting stock management as needed.

- Communicate clearly with clients, providing estimates and treatment options to support informed decision‑making.

- Deliver an outstanding client experience across all communication channels.

- Promote Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to support optimal patient care.

- Work collaboratively with the clinic team to ensure compassionate, high‑quality care.

- Provide veterinary training and guidance to support best practice across the team.

- Support the daily running and presentation of the clinic to Village Vets’ standards.

- Ensure all billing is accurate and correctly processed.

**Why Village Vets Coolock**

- You'll be joining an established practice with a loyal client base, varied caseload and a supportive clinical network

- Support from nearby Village Vets Portmarnock and Lusk clinics

- Convenient access to the M50, M1, Dublin Airport and Port Tunnel

- Free on-site parking and excellent public transport links

- Close to Clontarf, Bull Island and Howth

- Situated in a shopping complex

**About You**

- Have 3+ years’ experience in small animal practice

- VCI Registration

- Be confident in consultations, routine surgery, and case management

- Demonstrate strong clinical skills with a proactive and motivated approach

- Thrive in a team-focused environment and enjoy contributing to shared learning

- Be committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service

- Have a genuine interest in continuous professional development

**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

- VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees 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_

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