Graduate Veterinary Surgeon, Full Time, Dublin or Cork
Start your veterinary career with Village Vets! Join our supportive teams in Cork and Dublin, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, develop your clinical skills and learn from experienced vets.
Location: Village Vets Clinics in Dublin or Cork
Report to: Lead Vet
Salary: €40,000 per annum
About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Veterinary Surgeon to begin their career in a high‑quality small animal practice. At Village Vets, we are committed to helping new graduates build confidence through structured support, mentoring, and ongoing CPD.
About the role
Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to Village Vets’ high standards with appropriate support.
Investigate and manage cases within the practice before referral, according to experience level.
Share responsibility for patient care, including effective handover and follow‑up.
Maintain accurate medical records and safely prescribe and dispense medications under guidance.
Communicate clearly with clients about diagnostics and treatment plans, delivering an excellent client experience.
Promote Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance.
Work collaboratively with the wider team to maintain high standards of care and clinic presentation.
Complete required administrative tasks and ad hoc duties in line with VCI and CPD requirements.
About You
Newly qualified or soon‑to‑qualify Veterinary Surgeon with MVB (or equivalent) and eligibility for registration with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI).
Strong interest in starting your career in a supportive, progressive small animal practice.
Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn, with a positive and professional attitude.
Comfortable handling routine consultations and procedures, with support and mentoring available as you grow in confidence.
Good communication skills and a client‑focused approach.
Able to work well in a fast‑paced environment with good time‑management and organisation.
A team player who values collaboration and is happy to ask questions and seek guidance.
Committed to high standards of animal welfare, clinical care, and professional development.
Keen to participate in CPD and further education as your career develops.
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
- Department
- Vets
- Role
- Veterinary Surgeon
- Locations
- Cork, Dublin
- Salary
- €40,000/year
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Professionals
- Employment Type
- Full Time