Vacancies

Full-Time

South and West Co. Cork

Due to Glasslyn Vets recent expansion, they are looking for 3 mixed animal vets to add to their friendly team of 20 vets.

Glasslyn Vets are a long established , independently owned, progressive veterinary practice serving the rich dairy heartland of South and West Cork. They have clinics in Bandon (hospital status), Kinsale, Dunmanway and recently Macroom(following the acquisition of Muskerry vets). Glasslyn have 5 dedicated small animal vets and 15 farm vets whose workload is 80/90% dairy with some beef, equine and sheep. They have a strong Herd Health ethos and are keen to develop this further. Glasslyn are members of XLVets and actively support CPD for all our staff.

They are looking for:

A large animal vet with interest in first opinion equine work

This position is for someone proficient in both cattle and equine practice – replacing colleague who had >50% equine case load – there is plenty of equine work for self-motivated, progressive candidate

CPD and equipment support given to help develop

Two mixed animal vets with farm animal focus

* Part of large team of farm vets

* Good balance of clinical work and routine

* Keen supporter of Animal Health Ireland programmes

* XLVets Graduate programme available

* Small animal work if interested

* Excellent support and back up

Ideal candidates will:

* Be registered with the VCI

* Have at least two years’ experience in a farm veterinary practice but new graduates also considered

* Have good communication skills

* Be able to work as part of a team

* Be highly motivated, enthusiastic and able to work on his/her own initiative

Package of benefits for these positions includes:

* A rewarding caseload of medical and surgical cases to ensure continuous career development

* A competitive salary with pension contributions

* Excellent support and back up

* 1:8 off peak weekend Rota

* Generous expenses (mileage, subsistence, phone – vehicle can be provided)

* CPD plan fully supported and funded up to certificate level

* VCI registration fee paid

* VDS premium paid

* Veterinary Ireland membership paid

Please send CVs to kosullivan@glasslynvets.ie

Full-Time

Killenaule Vets, an XLVets Group member, are looking for a full-time vet to join their five-vet team. 80% LA/20% SA. Modern facilities in their purpose-built clinic. Could suit a new graduate. Varied workload offering good experience in medical, surgical and fertility cases in a mixed practice. VDS and mileage paid with CPD encouraged and funded. Supportive and friendly work environment with access to XLVets Recent Graduate program. Salary commensurate with experience. Cover letter and CV to killenaulevets@eircom.net

Full-Time

An opportunity has arisen for two dedicated vets to join the friendly and progressive team at Ormonde Veterinary.

Ormonde Veterinary is an 8 full time, 2 part time vet practice that has been providing a high standard of veterinary care for farm and companion animals
(75%/25%) in Kilkenny for over 30 years. Even though the work is predominantly dairy, Ormonde also has a number of beef and sheep clients. Kilkenny is an intensive dairying area and currently we have over 40,000 dairy cows in our practice.

Due to an expanding case load Ormonde are looking for two dedicated vets to join their team.
• One post would ideally suit a certificate holder or someone with an interest in pursuing further experience and qualifications in farm animal practice.
• The second post would suit a vet with experience, looking for the next step up in their career although an enthusiastic new graduate will be considered.

Due to Ormonde’s progressive ethos, regular herd health planning and in-depth herd health investigations are an important part of their day-to-day work. Applicants must have a genuine interest and be eager to complete this preventative work to a high standard.

Ormonde work as a team with a strong emphasis on collaboration and communication. They value the input of each team member, and are open to new ideas so you will have an opportunity to grow and develop within the practice. They run a monthly clinical club and find it encourages sharing of knowledge and interests.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD:
1. Be registered with the VCI.
2. Have at least two years’ experience in a farm veterinary practice.
3. Have good communication skills.
4. Be able to work as part of a team.
5. Be highly motivated and able to work on his/her own initiative

TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE THE ELUSIVE WORK/LIFE BALANCE WE OFFER
» A competitive salary
» 4 day week is an option
» Generous expenses (mileage, subsistence, phone)
» Up to 40 days holidays, incl annual leave, public holidays, and days off in lieu of weekends worked.
» CPD plan fully supported and funded up to certificate level.
» 1:6 rota for most of the year
» VCI registration fee paid
» VDS premium paid
» Veterinary Ireland membership paid
» A rewarding caseload of medical and surgical cases to ensure continuous career development.
» A vibrant social scene in the beautiful and historical city of Kilkenny. The M9 motorway is minutes away from the practice, allowing travel to Dublin (1
hour), Cork(2 hours), Galway(2.5 hours) and Waterford (40 minutes)

Submit your CV to ormondevets@gmail.com

Full-Time

Co. Clare

Killaloe Veterinary Clinic require a mixed practice VS. LA included dairy, beef, suckler and ovine work, with a wide variety of clinical work. Vibrant SA practice with interesting case load for both medicine and surgery. Routine clinic times operated by appointment.

Usual bloods, U/S, digital Xray etc. Suitable candidate should have a degree registered with VCI and be ERAD compliant, experience not required but enthusiasm is essential. CPD encouraged and supported as well as access to XLVets graduate program.

Contact Tadhg on +353 85 715 0396 or email tadhg.gavin@gmail.com

Full-Time

Virginia, Co. Cavan

Virginia Veterinary Hospital seek a veterinary surgeon for mixed animal practice 60% large 40%small. All mod cons surrounded with an excellent team of vets and nurses. CPD strongly encouraged and given as a member of XlVets Ireland. Only 50minutes from Dublin , competitive salary to reflect experience, flexible rota to join 6 vet team, for more information to discuss the role contact Patrick on 087 1390879 or send your CV to Virginiaveterinaryhospital@gmail.com

Full-Time

Co. Kerry

Full-time farm animal vet required to join three-vet Castle Veterinary Clinic. 80% dairy practice, supportive friendly team. 1:3 rota with 1:5 weekend rota. Salary commensurate with experience, funded CPD, VCI/VDS fees paid. XLVets member practice. Experience preferred but not essential. Email cover letter and CV to johnj.quille@gmail.com. Phone John +353 86 410 0912 confidentially.

Full-Time

Co. Longford

Experienced/newly graduated sixth vet required to join their supportive team of five vets and two nurses at Longford Animal Health Centre in their VCI accredited CA and FA hospital. Full-time position with 1:5 rota but flexible working hours considered.

Opportunity to focus in any area of our 50% FA, 40% CA, 10% EQ mixed practice. XLVets member with associated support and grad programme availability. Central location with plenty of leisure amenities nearby. €48k to €70k depending on skill set and experience. Cover letter and CV to harry@lahc.ie