Lead Veterinary Surgeon

Location Dublin
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to €80,000
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3326
Published: 13 days ago

Up to €80,000 · 4-Day Week · No OOHs · Dublin-Based Practice

We’re working with a well-established, forward-thinking practice in Dublin that combines the best of both worlds — the stability and perks of a small corporate group, with the autonomy and team culture of an independent. They’re now looking for an experienced all-rounder vet to join the team — someone confident in surgery, and comfortable managing a variety of general practice cases.

This is a great opportunity for a vet who wants to step into a more senior, go-to clinical role without the added pressure of HR responsibilities or full-on leadership. If you enjoy mentoring others, being involved in surgery, and working up cases properly, this could be the perfect next step.

The Role:

  • Full-time across 4 days

  • No Sundays or OOHs

  • 1 in 3 Saturdays, 9am–1pm

  • Mixed days of consults and surgery – especially soft tissue, spays/neuters, mass removals, dentals

  • 20-minute consults and scheduled admin time

  • Option to mentor junior vets, support clinical standards, and help shape the day-to-day running of the practice

The Practice:

  • 3-vet team supported by 3 RVNs, 1 ACA and 3 front-of-house staff

  • Practice Director takes care of HR and non-clinical operations

  • Modern and well-equipped: full surgical and dental facilities

  • Growing caseload across GP, surgery, and dentistry

  • Home to certificate holders and visiting specialists

  • Clinical freedom, great rota, and a strong team culture

What They’re Looking For:

  • A solid all-rounder vet who enjoys both consults and surgery

  • Confident with routine soft tissue ops and dentals

  • Bonus points for an interest in dentistry or imaging (but not a must)

  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience and VCI registered

  • A team player who’s approachable, proactive, and supportive

What’s on Offer:

  • Up to €80,000 depending on experience

  • 4-day week, no late evenings

  • 6.6 weeks annual leave, including public holidays

  • Generous CPD budget + CPD leave

  • Support for further training or certificates

  • 1 in 3 Saturdays only

  • No out-of-hours work

  • VCI & VDS covered

  • Full uniform provided

  • Supportive team and a practice that genuinely prioritises wellbeing and clinical development

Interested? Drop Sophie a message today via sophie@lloydandcowan.com or click APPLY to arrange a chat and find out more — this type of role won’t be around long!