Veterinary Surgeon - AllPets Veterinary Hospital
Join Our Dedicated Team at AllPets Veterinary Hospital. We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team in Drogheda, Co Louth. This full-time, permanent position is ideal for a dedicated professional seeking a challenging yet rewarding role in a supportive environment.
The Role
Position: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 38 hours per week (5 days)
On-Call Rota: Currently consisting of 1 in 4 with no overnight work
Salary: Up to €65,000 commensurate with experience level plus Benefits Package
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. General first opinion consultations, including case work-ups and management
2. Routine surgical procedures and management of daily patient caseloads to a high standard
3. Participate in the on-call rota, currently 1 in 4 weekends and 1 in 5 evenings until 9 pm with no overnight work
What we need from you
1. The candidate must be a VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon.
2. Experience in first opinion practice is required.
3. Competency in routine surgeries (dog and cat spays, castrations, lumpectomies etc.) and procedures (e.g. blood transfusion, ear flush exams, skin/cardiology work ups etc.)
About Us
Discover the team that wants you
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join a friendly, progressive and competent team based in Drogheda, Co Louth. We are a 100% Small Animal Hospital, passionate about providing a quality service to both our clients and patients. Our team's well-being is always a priority, and we have several wellness advocates who focus strongly on this area of our daily work. We have regular clinical case discussions amongst our professionals and department organizational meetings and debriefs to ensure we foster a well-rounded team and work environment. Our team is made up of 6 Veterinarians, 8 Veterinary Nurses, 3 customer service staff, an accounts administrator, a practice manager, and 2 animal care assistants. Our Vets hold certificates in both SA Medicine and Surgery giving the successful applicant the unique opportunity to work with Vets with an interest in advanced surgery, including orthopaedics, ultrasonography and echocardiography. Many of our nursing team hold certificates in Feline Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Emergency & Critical Care.
Personal and professional development is highly encouraged with fully funded postgraduate certificates included as standard to every employee. Our fully renovated, high-spec hospital is situated in Drogheda town, right next to the busy Bus Éireann depot and nearby train station – both give quick and easy access to Belfast, Dublin and Wexford. We have great facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood analyzers, separate dog/cat waiting areas and consultation rooms plus a private family room. We are an ISFM Gold Certified cat friendly clinic. We offer referral services in both orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, as well of ultrasonography.
Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata
1. Work Life Balance
2. Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday)
3. Focus on Employee Wellbeing
4. Paid Maternity Leave Package
5. Paid Paternity Leave
6. Cycle to Work Scheme
7. Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
8. Company Sick Pay
9. €1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata
10. Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
11. Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical
12. VCI membership paid
13. VDS cover paid
14. Annual Pay Reviews
15. Dedicated CARE fund – annual contribution of €1,100 from IVC Evidensia for each Vet to use on a case of your choice to ensure successful outcome with your patient (T&Cs apply)
16. Pawesome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
17. Employer Pension Contributions
18. Free Flu Inoculations
19. Discounted Veterinary Fees
20. Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)
As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Shónagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.
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