Schedule: 4 day week, 1 in 4 Saturdays. 40 hours weekly
Salary: €55,000- €75,000 yearly

About Us

Are you an enthusiastic ECC Vet with a keen interest in Cardiology? We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic, well-equipped 24-hour veterinary hospital, offering fantastic facilities, a great team and a varied, rewarding caseload!

With on-site CT and a busy referral caseload spanning orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery, feline medicine and diagnostic imaging, you'll work alongside a talented, supportive and collaborative team managing a diverse range of complex and interesting cases.

Our dedicated Out of Hours (OOH) team covers nights and Sundays, providing excellent support and allowing for a great balance between a challenging clinical role and life outside work.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ECC clinician looking to further develop their cardiology interest while enjoying the variety, challenge and clinical support of a multidisciplinary hospital environment.

If you're passionate about emergency medicine, love a clinical challenge and want to develop your cardiology skills in a progressive, supportive hospital, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role

• Deliver high-quality veterinary care in both consultations and surgery

• Engage with a collaborative community that values teamwork, high clinical standards, and shared knowledge

• Rapidly assess and triage emergency cases, delivering prompt diagnostics and treatment plans.

• Make confident, time‑critical clinical decisions in life‑threatening situations.

• Perform emergency procedures and surgeries, including trauma care, CPR, GDV surgery, exploratory laparotomies, and soft‑tissue surgery.

• Carry out and interpret diagnostic tests (blood work, imaging, urinalysis) to guide treatment.

• Manage critically ill patients, including anaesthesia, intensive care, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and advanced catheter placement.

• Collaborate with the emergency teams, communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, and maintain accurate clinical records.

About You

• Have 5+ years’ experience in small animal practice

• VCI Registration

• Further qualification in ECC and/or Cardiology is desirable

• Previous experience working in an ECC or 24 hour Referral hospital

• Ability to quickly assess and diagnose a wide range of conditions under pressure, often with limited information or resources

• Surgical proficiency in emergency procedures, including wound repair, GDV surgery, splenectomy, exploratory laparotomy, and management of penetrating foreign bodies

• Have Emergency Stabilisation Skills

• Understanding emergency medications, and dosages

• 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