Veterinary Practitioner

Salary up to €55,000 DOE plus Relocation Assistance up to €5,000 A Veterinary Role That Offers Variety, Support and Lifestyle

If you're an experienced Small Animal or Mixed Veterinary Surgeon looking for a role where you can genuinely enjoy both your work and your surroundings, Wicklow Veterinary Clinic could be the perfect fit.

We are a friendly, progressive practice based in the heart of Wicklow Town, offering a flexible opportunity for a vet with a few years' experience who enjoys first opinion practice and wants to be part of a supportive, down-to earth team. This role can be tailored towards either mixed or small animal work depending on your interests and experience. Whether you love the variety of mixed practice or prefer to focus on companion animal medicine and surgery, we are open to shaping the caseload around the right person.

A Modern Clinic With a Great Team Around You

Our purpose built clinic is bright, spacious and fully equipped with all the facilities needed to deliver a high standard of care across both small and large animal work. You'll be joining a close knit team made up of four vets, two veterinary nurses, two receptionists and a dedicated practice manager. We work collaboratively, support each other properly, and place a real emphasis on maintaining a positive working environment where people enjoy coming to work. This is a practice where teamwork matters, where opinions are valued, and where you'll have the freedom to work cases up properly while still having support around you when needed.

A Caseload With Real Variety

For mixed vets, the role offers a rewarding balance of farm and companion animal work with a loyal local client base and good continuity of care. A full clean driving licence is essential due to the farm element of the caseload.

For small animal vets, there is plenty of scope to focus on consultations, medicine and surgery within a busy GP setting, while still benefiting from the support and collaboration of an experienced team.

We are looking for someone who is confident, approachable and enjoys building relationships with both clients and colleagues. Clinical standards are important to us, but so is personality and fit within the team.

Work Life Balance That Actually Feels Achievable

The role is based around an average 40 hour week, with standard working hours of 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Our out of hours rota is shared fairly, with one night on call per week and one weekend in four. Time off in lieu is provided following weekend cover, and bank holiday commitments are shared equally across the team, usually amounting to just one or two per year. We know veterinary work can be demanding, so creating a sustainable and supportive rota is genuinely important to us. Part time applications are also very welcome, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options for the right person.

Live and Work in One of Ireland's Most Beautiful Locations

Wicklow offers an incredible quality of life. Surrounded by mountains, coastline, forests and beaches, it's an ideal location for anyone who enjoys the outdoors while still wanting easy access to city life, with Dublin just over an hour away. Whether you're relocating for a better pace of life, looking to settle into a welcoming local community, or simply want a role where you can breathe a little more outside of work, Wicklow is a fantastic place to call home.

What We Offer

Alongside a competitive salary of up to €55,000 depending on experience, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career progression and long term development.

You'll receive:

Work Life Balance

22 Days Annual Leave (pro rata for part time)

Paid maternity, paternity & adoptive leave packages

Company sick pay & paid bereavement leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre

Retail discounts via Pawesome Benefits

€1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days (pro rata for part time)

Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD's you may want to pursue

Career Pathways (Clinical and non clinical)

Professional Memberships & Financial Benefits

VCI & VDS paid

Employer pension contributions

Annual pay reviews

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)

Discounted Veterinary Fees across the IVC Evidensia group

Opportunities to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Clinical Boards, and more)

Relocation Assistance of up to €5,000 for those moving to the area

A Role You Can Really Settle Into

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well established practice where you can enjoy genuine clinical variety, strong team support and an excellent quality of life.

If you're looking for a role where you'll feel valued, trusted and encouraged to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Wicklow Veterinary Clinic

Ark House, Bollarney Road, Wicklow Town, A67 EY28, Ireland

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Shonagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.