Veterinary Surgeon - Sunbeam Kinsale Road

Full-Time, Permanent: Veterinary Surgeon  

Location: Sunbeam Veterinary Hospital, Kinsale Road 

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week) 

Salary: Up to €65,000

 

The Role: 

Are you looking for a dynamic role where you can manage your own casework, develop your skills, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle? Sunbeam Vets have an opportunity for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our Kinsale Road team. This position offers autonomy in clinical practice and the opportunity to grow in areas such as soft tissue surgery, diagnostics, and clinical consultations.   

 

This is a great opportunity for an experienced small animal vet to join our supportive and welcoming team. This is a 100% small animal, clinically focused role where you’ll have the autonomy to manage your own casework and develop your skills. You’ll work alongside an established, professional team where professional development and work-life balance are paramount. 

 

Applicant Requirements 

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.  

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Why Join Us? 

• Work within a well-established and supportive veterinary group with a modern, fully-equipped practice. 

• Develop and further your skills alongside our skilled referral specialists. 

• Opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of animals and their owners during critical times. 

 

About Us 

Who are we? 

We are a 100% Small Animal veterinary group based around Cork city. Our very busy referral hospital is based in Northpoint on the Northside of Cork city. We also have clinics located in Blackpool, Cobh, Passage West and on Kinsale Road. Our industry leading referral services include CT Scanning, Radiography, Ultrasound, Laparoscopy, Endoscopy, Inhouse Laboratory, Orthopaedic Surgery (including spinal surgery), Hospitalisation facilities, Canine Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation, and a 24-hour Emergency Service located in our main referral centre at Northpoint. We have a good client base with a strong focus on patient welfare and high clinical standards. The practice fosters a very supportive and caring environment where real emphasis is placed on ensuring a great work/life balance for all staff. 

 

Since opening in 2003 we have improved the range and quality of services available to our clients and we are continually looking to expand. At present, we have over 40+ staff members in our group including 16 Veterinary Surgeons, 18 Veterinary Nurses and 8 Support staff. Many of our Vets and Nurses hold their own certificates or specialize in their own area of interest and we encourage further professional development with our fully funded certificates. 

Check out our website here: www.sunbeamvets.com 

 

Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata 

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 

• Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement 

• 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 €1,350 from IVC Evidensia for each Vet to use on a case of your choice to ensure successful outcome with your patient (T&Cs 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. 

 

Ready to advance your veterinary medicine career? Send your CV and cover letter to careersinireland@ivcevidensia.com  - we can’t wait to meet you. 

 

Questions? Reach out to Shónagh Dawson from our recruitment team at shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com or call 086 085 0891. 

   

Join us and be part of a passionate team making a real difference.