Veterinary Surgeon - Shenick Vets

 

Find fulfillment. Shenick Veterinary Group has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in January 2025. 

 

The Role 

Find your purpose 

• Full-time, permanent position 

• 40 hours per week over 5 days including 1 in 3 Saturdays 

• No Sundays, Bank Holidays or OOH  

• Salary is up to €55,000 commensurate with experience level 

• Based in our Skerries practice with rotating shifts through our Balbriggan and Stamullen branches 

• €1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata   

• Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue   

• Professional memberships paid for 

• Focus on employee wellbeing 

Your main duties and responsibilities will include performing clinical consultations, general soft tissue surgery, routine diagnostics and case work ups. 

 

Applicant Requirements 

What we need from you 

• All eligible applicants must be registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland and eligible to work in Ireland from January 2025 

• Must have some prior experience in general first opinion practice 

• Basic competency in general soft tissue surgeries including routine procedures (e.g. dog spays, tumour removals etc) 

• An Interest in Ultrasound would be desirable but not required 

 

About Us 

Meet like-minded individuals 

Our fully equipped Hospital in Skerries caters to the town of Skerries and to the areas of Rush, Lusk, Balrothery and Balbriggan. Our village branch in Stamullen offers services convenient to Stamullen, Naul, Gormanston and surrounding areas. And our busy Balbriggan branch caters to an even larger population of North Dublin. 

 

Our team consists of 6 Veterinary Surgeons and 7 Veterinary Nurses. We have on-site radiography, dentistry facilities, ultrasound, haematology and biochemistry machines, and a Hydrotherapy pool in our Skerries practice. We have a good client base with a strong focus on patient welfare and high clinical standards. Our practice fosters a very supportive and caring environment where real emphasis is placed on ensuring a great work/life balance for all staff. 

 

Benefits – subject to pro-rata 

We prioritise your development 

 We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our staff, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:   

  Work Life Balance   

• 22 days Annual Leave   

• Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday)   

Focus on Employee Wellbeing    

• Paid Maternity Leave Package   

• Paid Paternity Leave   

• Cycle to Work Scheme   

• Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre   

• Paid Bereavement Leave   

• Company Sick Pay   

Development   

• €1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata   

• Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue   

• Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical     

Professional Memberships   

• VCI membership paid   

• VDS cover paid   

Additional Benefits   

• Annual Pay Reviews   

• Dedicated CARE fund – annual contribution of €1,100 from IVC Evidensia for each Vet to use on a case of your choice to ensure successful outcome with your patient (T&C’s apply)   

• Pawesome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers   

• Employer Pension Contributions   

• Free Flu Inoculations   

• Discounted Veterinary Fees   

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

   

As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.   

   

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.   

 

Any questions before applying?   

Speak to Shónagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.   

     

Shónagh Dawson RVN   

Talent Partner (Ireland)   

+353 (0) 86 085 0891   

shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com