Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed Practitioner

Kernow Vet Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Ireland is seeking a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in Gorey. This role involves a balance of small and large animal work with 70% small animal caseload. The position offers excellent work-life balance, with a shared out-of-hours system and professional development opportunities. Benefits include a company vehicle, relocation support, and a welcome bonus. Candidates should have VCI registration and a couple of years of experience. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to enhance their career while contributing to a supportive community.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Relocation support

Welcome bonus

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

EAP and Wellbeing Centre access

Company sick pay

Annual CPD allowance

Professional memberships paid

Qualifications

• At least a couple of years post-graduate experience in mixed practice.
• Ability to take sole charge when required.
• Experience with herd and flock health management.

Responsibilities

• Involved in small animal consultations and surgery.
• Large animal work including herd and flock health, and emergencies.
• Collaborate with a supportive team for various duties.

Skills

Confidence in routine consults

Surgery skills

Emergency work experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

VCI registration

Job description

Welcome Bonus up to €5,000 | Relocation Support up to €5,000 (T&Cs apply)

Company Vehicle Provided

A Balanced Mixed Role

Gorey Veterinary Hospital is seeking a confident, experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our established and friendly team in County Wexford. This role is ideally suited to a vet with a solid foundation in mixed practice who enjoys variety in their caseload, while primarily working within a small animal–led clinical environment.

Approximately 70% of the caseload is small animal, with the remaining 30% large animal, offering the opportunity to maintain and further develop farm animal skills without being overwhelmed by large animal commitments.

The Role

You will be involved in a varied and rewarding caseload, combining small animal consultations and surgery with large animal work including herd and flock health, fertility management, calvings, lambings, emergencies and TB testing. The small animal side of the role offers a busy clinical day with a good mix of consults and surgical procedures, supported by a collaborative and experienced team.

Work–life balance is a genuine priority here. Out-of-hours is shared with a neighbouring clinic, resulting in an excellent rota of 1 in 10 weekends and only 1–2 nights on-call in 10, with time off in lieu following weekends and Saturday mornings. Weekday shifts run from 8.30am–5.30pm or 10.30am–7.30pm, with Saturdays 9.30am–2.30pm.

You’ll work alongside supportive colleagues but will also be comfortable taking sole charge when required.

About You

This role suits a VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon with at least a couple of years’s post graduate experience in mixed practice. You’ll be confident across routine consults, surgery and emergency work, with a professional, approachable manner and a genuine commitment to delivering high standards of patient and client care.

Strong communication skills, the ability to work well within a team, and confidence working independently when needed are all essential. While experience is preferred, we are open to considering vets at different stages of their career who can demonstrate the right clinical grounding and attitude.

Why Join Gorey Veterinary Hospital?

Our t raditional mixed veterinary with a long history of serving the community is located in the vibrant town of Gorey, just 45 minutes from Dublin and close to some of Wexford’s most beautiful beaches. The area offers an excellent quality of life, strong transport links, and a welcoming community.

The practice has benefited from significant recent investment, including new digital radiography, ultrasound and upgraded surgical equipment. You’ll be supported by a close-knit, sociable team of 4.5 vets, 2 nurses, 2 ACAs and 3 receptionists, all committed to collaboration, learning and high standards of care. We also work closely with the NWSPCA, providing essential neutering and veterinary care for animals in need.

Salary, Perks & Professional Support

In addition to a salary of up to €70,000 DOE, the role includes a company vehicle, relocation support of up to €5,000, and a welcome bonus of up to €5,000. You’ll also benefits from:

Work Life Balance

Focus on Employee Wellbeing

• Paid Maternity Leave Package
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
• Company Sick Pay

Development

• €1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days – subject to 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&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)

Ready for Your Next Step

If you’re an experienced mixed vet looking for a predominantly small-animal role with meaningful large-animal work, excellent work–life balance, and genuine investment in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch for a confidential discussion and let’s explore whether Gorey Veterinary Hospital is the right fit for you.

Gorey Vets

Arklow Road, Clonatin Lower, Gorey, Y25 DR50, Ireland

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.

Any questions before applying?

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