Veterinary Surgeon - Clinical Director role

Location Dublin
Discipline: Small Animal Vet, Veterinary Surgeons, Clinical Director, Head Vet
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive salary + Director bonus scheme
Contact name: Sophie Gould

Contact email: sophie-paige@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 4857
Published: 9 days ago

Clinical Director – Small Animal – Dublin

Ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? This is a rare chance to become a Clinical Director across four well-established small animal practices in Dublin. You’ll lead from the front in consults and surgery, while shaping the future of the practices alongside an experienced Clinical Director and long-standing Practice Manager — so you’ll always have support around you.

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary + discretionary Director bonus scheme
  • 8 weeks annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off
  • 40-hour week with no OOH, weekends, bank holidays, or on-call
  • Flexible contracts (full-time or part-time)
  • €1,300 CPD allowance + 40 hours paid CPD
  • Full funding for Certificates, Diplomas, or even PhDs
  • Paid VCI membership & VDS cover
  • Annual pay reviews, company pension, and lifestyle discounts
  • Enhanced family leave, sick pay & wellbeing support
  • Discounts for your own pets

About the role:

  • Provide high standards of clinical care, with a focus on consults and surgery
  • Mentor, support, and appraise vets, nurses, and support teams
  • Oversee daily operations across four practices: Clontarf, Santry, Blanchardstown & Glasnevin
  • Drive recruitment, onboarding, and practice growth
  • Work collaboratively with a supportive leadership team

What we’re looking for:

  • VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon with 5+ years’ small animal experience
  • Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing teams
  • Organised, resilient, and committed to high clinical standards
  • Full driver’s licence (essential for site travel)

This is a leadership role with genuine work-life balance, where your input will make a real impact across multiple sites. Get in touch for a confidential chat with Sophie by sending your CV via APPLY.