OOH Veterinary Surgeon

Location Cork
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Night Vet
Job type: Locum
Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE)
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 3591
Published: about 8 hours ago

We are working with a 100% small animal veterinary group located across Cork city, with a busy referral hospital.

This is a state-of-the-art referral centre, that offers advanced services including CT scanning, radiography, ultrasound, laparoscopy, endoscopy, an in-house laboratory, orthopaedic and spinal surgery, hospitalisation facilities, and 24-hour emergency care. We also provide canine hydrotherapy and rehabilitation.

With a strong client base and a focus on high clinical standards and patient welfare, we foster a supportive and collaborative environment — prioritising work/life balance and wellbeing for the whole team.

The role: 
This role is weekend-only, working on a 3 weekends on / 1 weekend off rota. Shifts run from 7:30am to 7:30pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

What the role involves:

  • Overseeing inpatient care, ensuring patients remain comfortable and stable throughout their stay

  • Communicating with owners twice per shift with clear and timely updates

  • Conducting emergency consultations, both medical and surgical

  • Managing a variety of emergency cases with a calm, confident approach

Cover on bank holidays will be required if they fall during a scheduled weekend shift.

What we need from you 

  • VCI Registration: Must be a registered Veterinary Surgeon with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) and eligible to practice in Ireland. 

  • Experience: This role is suitable only for experienced veterinarians. Junior or recent graduates are not eligible. Experience in emergency medicine or OOH work is essential. 

Benefits:

  • Generous annual leave

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

  • Company sick pay and pension contributions

  • €1300 CPD allowance with paid CPD days

  • VCI and VDS fees covered

  • Career development opportunities

  • Staff discounts

Get in touch with Sophie for more details by sending your CV via APPLY or email sophie@lloydandcowan.com