Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Dublin, Ireland

Location: Dublin Ireland
Salary:DOE Performance Bonus
Full-time 5-day week 1:4 Saturdays 1:12 Sundays

You will play a key role in leading the clinical team maintaining exceptional patient care and supporting the continued growth and success of the practice.

As Lead Veterinary Surgeon you will:

• Lead inspire and support a team of veterinary surgeons and nurses.
• Promote a positive collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• Deliver outstanding clinical care while maintaining high professional standards.
• Mentor and develop veterinary colleagues supporting their clinical progression.
• Work closely with the Head Veterinary Nurse to ensure excellent patient outcomes.
• Drive preventative healthcare initiatives and client education.
• Monitor clinical performance KPIs and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with VCI regulations and best practice standards.
• Support the achievement of business objectives while maintaining exceptional client care.

We are looking for someone who has:

• MVB or equivalent Veterinary Degree.
• Eligibility to register with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in small animal practice.
• Previous experience in a senior or leadership role (preferred).
• Strong clinical and surgical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A genuine passion for mentoring colleagues and developing teams.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in practice performance.

• Competitive salary of depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Gym membership contribution.
• Free pet healthcare plan.
• Paid charity day.
• Additional annual leave with length of service.
• Generous CPD allowance with certificate funding available.
• Access to webinars online learning platforms and structured professional development.
• Enhanced maternity paternity and adoptive leave.
• Statutory sick pay.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• Supportive management team with genuine opportunities for career progression.

• Eligible to work in Ireland.
• Eligible for VCI registration.
• Passion for delivering exceptional patient care and leading a successful clinical team.

If youre looking to take the next step in your veterinary career and lead a supportive progressive team in Dublin wed love to hear from you.

Send your CV in confidence to REF: Lead Vet Dublin