Location: Village Vets GreyAbbey

Reports to: Lead Vet

Schedule: Every 2nd Saturday and Sunday. Saturday 1:30pm-7:30pm and Sunday 8:30am-7:30pm.

Salary: €87,500 *pro rata*

About the Role

Deliver high-quality veterinary care in both consultations and surgery

Engage with a collaborative community that values teamwork, high clinical standards, and shared knowledge
Rapidly assess and triage emergency cases, delivering prompt diagnostics and treatment plans.
Make confident, time‑critical clinical decisions in life‑threatening situations.
Perform emergency procedures and surgeries, including trauma care, CPR, GDV surgery, exploratory laparotomies, and soft‑tissue surgery.
Carry out and interpret diagnostic tests (blood work, imaging, urinalysis) to guide treatment.
Manage critically ill patients, including anaesthesia, intensive care, fluid therapy, nutritional support, and advanced catheter placement.
Collaborate with the emergency teams, communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, and maintain accurate clinical records.

About You

Have 3+ years’ experience in small animal practice

VCI Registration
Further qualification in ECC is desirable
Previous experience working in an ECC hospital is desirable
Ability to quickly assess and diagnose a wide range of conditions under pressure, often with limited information or resources
Surgical proficiency in emergency procedures, including wound repair, GDV surgery, splenectomy, exploratory laparotomy, and management of penetrating foreign bodies
Have Emergency Stabilisation Skills
Understanding emergency medications, and dosages

Be confident in consultations, routine surgery, and case management

Demonstrate strong clinical skills with a proactive and motivated approach

Thrive in a team-focused environment and enjoy contributing to shared learning

Be committed to delivering exceptional patient care and client service

Have a genuine interest in continuous professional development

What’s in it For You… At a Glance

In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:

Health cash plan
Pension scheme

Gym membership subsidy
Free pet health plan
Paid charity day

Additional leave with service
VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid

Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding

Statutory sick pay

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.

Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Surgeon, Part Time, Kildare

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