Veterinary Surgeon - Waterford

Veterinary Surgeon - Waterford City

Diverse Case Mix & Balanced Workload: Manage a wide variety of medical and surgical cases including consultations, diagnostics, and general soft tissue surgery ensuring your skills remain sharp and your days stay varied.

Flexible Hours & Work-Life Balance: Choose between full-time, part-time, or flexi-time arrangements. Full-time equates to a structured five-day, 40-hour week, with Saturday mornings fairly shared across the team.

Clinical Autonomy in Modern Facilities: Take ownership of your cases with occasional sole charge, supported by a collaborative, experienced team and up-to-date diagnostic tools including digital radiography, tonometry, and blood pressure monitoring.

Lifestyle Location: Situated in Waterford City, frequently listed among Ireland's best places to live with a rich cultural scene, coastal beauty, and a warm community.

Attractive Compensation & Benefits: Up to €70,000 DOE, complemented by a robust benefits package.

Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a varied, rewarding role that offers both autonomy and balance?

We're seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join this friendly and professional team in Waterford City. This full-time or flexible-percentage position offers genuine work-life balance and a varied caseload.

Role Highlights

• Manage a broad spectrum of medical and surgical cases, including diagnostics and consultations
• Occasional sole-charge responsibilities within a supportive environment
• Work with modern diagnostic equipment and collaborate closely with experienced colleagues

About you:

To apply, you must be:

• A VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon with solid small animal experience
• Confident managing a busy and varied caseload, including occasional sole charge
• Committed to compassionate, evidence-based care and keen on further professional development

The Package Includes

• Up to €70,000 DOE
• Enhanced annual leave including birthday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme, company sick pay, bereavement leave
• €1,300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave
• Full funding for certificates, diplomas, or PhD study
• VCI and VDS membership fully covered
• Annual pay reviews, employer pension contributions, discounted vet fees and much more

Interested?

If you're a confident vet looking for a fulfilling general practice role with exceptional support for development and wellbeing, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or for a confidential chat, please contact Lorna on or email

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And don't forget, if this position is of no interest to you but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on our details. We offer £250 for every successful candidate referral. Terms and conditions apply.

Ref no: JOB-53831