Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal

Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal

Location: Tullamore Pet Hospital

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to €60,000 DOE + €5,000 Relocation Support

Why Join Us?

Tullamore Pet Hospital is right in the heart of the Midlands – easy to reach from much of the country and less than 1 hour from Dublin city centre, with the bonus of a great quality of life and a lower cost of living than the cities.

We’re a well-equipped hospital with everything you’d expect to work to a high surgical and medical standard – full diagnostics, in-house lab, theatre suites, imaging and more. What makes us different though, is the team: we’re supportive, collaborative, and genuinely down to earth. You’ll be working alongside colleagues who really enjoy what they do and who’ve got each other’s backs.

Currently, three of our vets hold certificates in Internal Medicine, so there’s plenty of expertise to lean on for complex medical cases. That means if surgery is where your strengths or interests lie, you’ll have the freedom to focus there, while working with colleagues who can confidently handle advanced diagnostics and referrals.

We also believe in clinical freedom and professional development – if you’ve got ideas, we want to hear them. You’ll have the chance shape the way we work, and grow into a role with genuine influence.

Who We’re Looking For

This role would suit a junior to mid-level vet who’s confident with the basics and keen to keep growing. Whether you want to strengthen your surgical skills, develop a special interest, or simply gain experience in a busy, supportive hospital, we’ll make sure you’ve got the training, mentorship, and encouragement you need.

You’ll also be part of a fair rota: 1 in 4 Saturdays and one night on-call per week, with protected time off – so you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy life outside of work.

Comprehensive Benefits Package (subject to pro-rata)

We believe in investing in our people. In addition to a competitive salary and a long-term, stable role, you’ll benefit from:

Work Life Balance & Employee Wellbeing

6.4 weeks annual leave, inclusive on bank holidays

Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday

Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave packages

Cycle to Work Scheme

Company Sick Pay & Bereavement Leave

Access to EAP & Wellbeing Centre

Structured 5- day week with shared on-call duty

Career Development

€1300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave

Full funding for any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue

Opportunities for clinical and leadership progression

VCI and VDS memberships fully covered

Dedicated CARE fund - €1,100 annually to support exceptional cases

Additional Benefits

Annual Pay Reviews

Employer Pension Contributions

Discounted Veterinary Fees across the IVC Evidensia network

Free Flu Vaccinations

Access to “Pawesome” Benefits – retail and lifestyle discount platform

Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you’re looking for a role that combines supportive colleagues, interesting casework, and the freedom to develop in the areas you care about most – all while enjoying a balanced lifestyle in the heart of Ireland – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Tullamore Pet Hospital.