Veterinary Practitioner – OOH / Emergency

All Pets Veterinary Hospital, Drogheda, Co Louth
Full-time, Permanent
Salary up to €70,000 DOE plus excellent benefits

Be Part of Something New

This is a rare opportunity to join a brand new ECC and out-of-hours service from the very beginning. All Pets Veterinary Hospital is already highly regarded across Ireland for its clinical standards and collaborative team, and this new service is being built to set a new benchmark for emergency care in the region.

You’ll be working as part of a dedicated night team of experienced professionals, in an environment designed to deliver high-quality, consistent emergency care while being fully supported by a well-established hospital.

A Night Role That Actually Supports Work-Life Balance

The rota has been carefully structured to give you genuine time to switch off and recharge.

You’ll work a 7 nights on, 14 nights off pattern, with shifts running from 6/7pm until the 8/9am in the morning depending on the day. In your second week, there is a light back-up on-call requirement to help cover unexpected absence, with time off in lieu returned in your next working rotation.

Overall, the role averages under 32 hours per week, offering a level of balance that’s hard to find in ECC - without compromising on salary or clinical exposure.

Work at the Cutting Edge of Emergency Care

Based in the Drogheda hospital, you’ll have access to excellent facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, a fully equipped in-house lab, modern surgical theatres, and dedicated hospital wards.
While CT and MRI are not on-site, the team works closely with UCD to ensure fast-tracked referrals when needed.

This is a busy, established hospital, so your caseload will be varied, interesting, and genuinely rewarding - ideal for someone looking to build depth and confidence in emergency medicine.

A Strong, Supportive Team

You’ll be joining a large, experienced, and approachable team, with a range of clinical interests across surgery, medicine, dentistry, and ECC.

It’s a collaborative environment where people support each other, share knowledge, and take pride in delivering excellent patient care. Development is actively encouraged, with funded CPD, support for further qualifications, and paid professional memberships.

Who This Role Would Suit

This role is ideal for a confident, experienced vet who enjoys emergency work and is comfortable working independently overnight. You would need to be competent in small animal medical and surgical emergencies.

You must be VCI registered, and while ECC experience is an advantage, a strong interest and willingness to continue developing in this area is just as important. Due to the nature of the role, it’s not suited to new graduates or those requiring close day-to-day mentorship.

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our staff, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

Work Life Balance

*Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
*Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday)

Focus on Employee Wellbeing

*Paid Maternity Leave Package
*Paid Paternity Leave
*Cycle to Work Scheme
*Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
*Paid Bereavement Leave
*Company Sick Pay

Development

*€1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata
*Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
*Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical

Professional Memberships

*VCI membership paid
*VDS cover paid

Additional Benefits

*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)
*Pawesome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
*Employer Pension Contributions
*Free Flu Inoculations
*Discounted Veterinary Fees
*Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Clinical Board and many more)

A Career That Grows With You
This isn’t just another night role. It’s an opportunity to be part of building something new, within a hospital that already has a strong reputation for excellence.

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your emergency skillset, work with a great team, and enjoy a rota that genuinely gives you your time back, we’d love to hear from you.

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€45,000 - €70,000 a year

Salary up to €70,000 DOE

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