Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal
All Care Veterinary Hospital, Killarney
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Salary DOE

CLINICAL LEAD VETERINARIAN - LEAD THE FUTURE OF VETERINARY CARE WITH US

Are you ready to take the next step in your veterinary career? Do you have the passion and vision to lead a team, shape clinical excellence, and make a lasting impact on patient care?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Lead Veterinarian to join our practice and play a pivotal role in driving clinical excellence and innovation. This leadership position offers a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of our practice, mentor a dedicated team, and deliver outstanding veterinary care. As Clinical Lead, you will be at the forefront of shaping clinical standards and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your expertise and vision will help us advance the quality of care we provide, while supporting the professional development of colleagues and enhancing client satisfaction.
Whether you’re already an experienced Clinical Lead or a vet looking for that next step into leadership – we want to hear from you.

ABOUT US

We are a well-established Small Animal Practice located in the picturesque town of Killarney, Co Kerry. Founded in 1983, we have a proud history of providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to the local community’s pets for nearly four decades. Our practice is equipped with modern facilities, including services for laparoscopic procedures, orthopaedic surgery, in-house x-ray and blood analyzers, and a dental machine, allowing us to offer a broad range of advanced treatments.
Our team is small and close-knit, comprising 1 veterinarian, 3 veterinary nurses, and a practice manager. We pride ourselves on fostering strong, long-term relationships with our clients and their pets within this close community.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

We’re looking for someone who enjoys the rhythm of a busy, community practice, values teamwork, and takes price in providing outstanding patient care. You’ll need to:

• Be VCI registered and eligible to work in Ireland from September 2025
• Be confident in all clinical aspects of first opinion practice - medically and surgically
• Thrive in a team-orientated, communicate environment
• Be passionate about patient care and professional development
• Have natural leadership qualities

ROLE OVERVIEW

• Working pattern: Full-time, typically 4-5 days per week; part-time and flexible arrangement considered to accommodate other commitments
• Weekend requirement: 2 Saturdays on, 2 Saturdays off
• Out-of-hours/on-call: None – no Sunday or Bank Holiday working is required
• Working hours: Earliest start at 8:30am, latest finish by 6:00pm
  This role offers an excellent work-life balance alongside the opportunity to take a leadership position within a supportive team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver exceptional clinical services to our patients and build strong client relationships
• Provide clinical leadership across the practice, setting and maintaining high standards of care
• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategic clinical initiatives
• Mentor and support veterinary colleagues, promoting professional growth and team cohesion
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practice