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For information on placing a classified in the Veterinary Ireland Journal, email vetclassified@ifpmedia.com
Having already introduced a Voluntary Code of Practice in 2016,
the National Council of Veterinary Ireland, at its meeting of May 25, 2017, ratified an updated 'Code of Practice for Advertising
Positions in the Veterinary Ireland Journal (VIJ) Classifieds' for
those placing classified advertisements for jobs in the VIJ, both online and in the monthly, print Journal.
The National Council has agreed that under the updated Code, the following details are required to be included in all Classifieds in the VIJ, where positions are being offered:
- Name of the person/practice placing the ad; and
- Town and county in which the person/practice is based.
In addition, where applicable, the following could also be included:
- Type of job being advertised, eg. mixed practice/companion animal/large animal/equine/exotics and full-Time/part-time/locum/maternity leave, etc.;
- Experience required, eg. suitability of job for new or recent graduate/ experienced veterinary surgeon;
- Transparent contact details: ie. personal/practice email address and/or personal/practice telephone contact details (mobile/landline);
- Salary/remuneration where applicable;
- Annual leave and public holiday arrangements;
- Breakdown of work offered, eg. 50% large animal/50% small animal, etc.;
- Rota and out-of-hours arrangements; and
- Additional information about position, eg. accommodation; telephone; CVE allowance; vehicle/fuel allowance; Veterinary Ireland membership/VCI/VDS fees, etc.
An example might be:
“Full-time vet required to join four-vet, Anytown Veterinary Hospital, Anytown, Anycounty. 50% LA/30% SA/20% equine. Experience preferred, new graduate considered. Equal share one-in-four rota. Competitive salary depending on experience. Off-site accommodation available. Vehicle provided with fuel allowance. Five days funded CVE allowance, four weeks' annual leave. VCI and VDS fees funded. For further information please contact:
j.bloggs@anytownvethosp.ie”
The updated Code is now being implemented by Veterinary Ireland and IFP Media and all those advertising job vacancies are requested to comply with this Code of Practice.
Please note that any classifieds not complying with this Code will NOT be included in the print edition of the VIJ or included on the VIJ website. The continued cooperation of all those using the VIJ's Classifieds section in following this Veterinary Ireland Code of Practice is appreciated by Veterinary Ireland and its members.
Vet Required
Blackwater Veterinary Clinic is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Surgeon to join our 8 vet 2 RVN team. We are a progressive well equipped mixed veterinary practice based in Ballivor and Enfield Co. Meath. The practice is 60% large animal ,30% small animal and 10% equine. The role can be tailored to suit a successful applicant. The position is full time with a 1 in 6 rota equally shared. We offer paid VCI,CPD and VDS fees. Remuneration is commensurate with experience. For more information please call John on 086/8224712 or on email john@blackwatervets.ie
Vet Required
Riverview Vets (Bandon, Clonakilty, Kinsale, Carrigaline & Ballincollig) seek a mixed practice veterinary surgeon to join our 23-vet team. Fully flexible role in terms of mix between FA:SA based on candidate preference. All OOH duties equally shared across the full team with separate FA & SA OOH rota with third party call handler support. In springtime our FA team benefits from our unique “week of nights” OOH work schedule. Our FA is mainly dairy with both first opinion & referral companion animal practice provided also. Riverview vets also provide a full wildlife park veterinary service. Full benefits package and generous CPD allowance (5 days and €2,000 p.a.). Salary & bonus commensurate with experience. Please email CVs to michael.sexton@riverview.ie
SA Vet Required
Oaktree Vets are looking for an experienced SA Vet to join our expanding, independently owned 5-vet mixed practice. We have recently moved into a modern new premises with excellent diagnostic & surgical facilities, including in-house biochemistry & haematology, DR digital X-ray, ultrasound & dental equipment. We are a friendly & supportive team with a strong focus on providing high-quality veterinary care at a reasonable price for our clients. Hours negotiable but will include some Saturday morning clinics. No on call. CPD encouraged & paid for. Friendly working environment. Salary based on level of experience and ability. Please email
oaktreevetsoffice@gmail.com or contact Padraig on 0869870348 with any queries.
LA Vet Required
Spa View Veterinary Clinic are looking for a Large Animal Vet to join our team. We are a progressive mixed practice with branches in Johnstown Co. Kilkenny and Thurles Co. Tipperary. Good work ethic and excellent communication skills essential. VDS/ VCI fees paid. CPD is encouraged and funded. 1:4 Rota. Please e-mail a CV and covering letter to spaviewvet@gmail.com
SA Vet Required
Ormonde Vets Kilkenny require an additional small animal vet, P/T or F/T to join our modern, fully equipped independent small animal clinic. The ideal candidate will be experienced and confident in clinical decision making and case management. Capable of sole charge and mentoring younger colleagues.
Support from experienced vets, nursing and administrative team. Fully funded CPD with support for further qualifications. An XLVet practice. No on call shifts, and excellent work life balance. Please send CV to practicemanager@ormondevethospital.ie
Vet Required
Murphy Sheerin Vets in Baltinglass, Co Wicklow are looking for a full time veterinary surgeon to join our 7 vet team. Mixed animal practice 60% large/40% small, 1hour from Dublin. Well equipped small animal clinic with 1 full time RVN and all diagnostic equipment and surgery. Experience preferred but not essential. For more information or to apply for the role, please send your CV to info@murphysheerinvets.ie
Vet Required
Ark Veterinary Clinic is seeking an equine clinician to join our four vet mixed mainly equine practice. An interest in equine reproduction and sports medicine would be an advantage although not essential as thorough training can be given. We are equipped with DR xray, scopes, ultrasound, haematology and biochemistry. Salary is commensurate with experience. Mileage, VDS and VCI membership is paid. Yearly CPD allowance available. Please forward CV to lenygang@hotmail.com
Vet Required
The Pet Hospital & City Vets, Waterford. Join our thriving Waterford practices and enjoy the best of both worlds. This flexible full or part-time role offers a varied medical and surgical caseload, excellent clinical support, and the opportunity to work across both a busy hospital and smaller practice setting. Salary up to €75,000 DOE. Apply: gail.acheson@cityvets.ie
SA Vet Required
OLearyCollins vets Caherciveen, Co. Kerry. Full time VS required for mixed practice with expanding small animal case load in scenic south Kerry town. 1/3 rota. 60%LA/40%SA. Very little large animal OOH for 9 months of the year. New purpose-built clinic with digital X-ray, in-house parasitology, Idexx biochemistry and haematology. VDS included and CPD encouraged & funded. We have both an experienced supportive and hard working young team. Would suit a candidate that enjoys outdoor life. Suitable for recent graduate or more experienced vet. Salary commensurate with experience. Please apply - olearycollinsvets@gmail.com
SA Vet Required
Millvalley Veterinary Clinic is an independent mixed practice are looking for companion animal vet to join our team. This is a part-time role, initially 2-3 days per week with no OOH; applications from locum vets are welcome. Our newly renovated clinic is well equipped with digital X-ray, SonoScape ultrasound, Vetscan in-house bloods/ urinalysis, cytology, gaseous anaesthesia etc. Our ideal candidate is energetic & enthusiastic, would have 2+ years’ experience working in companion animal practice who is confident in surgical & dental procedures, has the ability to work independently.
Salary is dependent on experience. VCI & VDS covered, with an allocation for CPD. If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward cover letter & CV to: patvetcork1@gmail.com
Vet Required
Kelly Veterinary Clinic requires a full time or part time mixed vet to join our mixed practice team. 50:50 large and small animal. Digital X-ray, dental X-ray, dental machine, gas anaesthesia, small animal and large animal ultrasound, blood machines, etc. Good beef, dairy and sheep mix. Aiming at a good work life balance. 1 in 4 rota. Only 15 minutes from Galway City.Salary commensurate with experience. Fully equipped practice vehicle supplied. Accomadation provided. Vci and VDS paid.Cpd encouraged and funded. Apply to
Vet Required
Village Vets is looking for an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly and supportive team. Located in a great Dublin location, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming practice with a strong team environment, excellent support and a great work-life balance. If you’re an experienced vet looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV to Cabra@villagevets.ie
Vet Required
We’re looking for an experienced Surgical Veterinary Surgeon to join Carla and the team at our modern, state-of-the-art clinic in Lusk.
Vet Required
ARK Vets, join a progressive Galway practice offering first opinion and referral work, advanced facilities and a varied caseload. Develop your interests in surgery, imaging or dentistry within a supportive team. Competitive salary DOE, CPD funding and excellent benefits package. Apply by email to brian.duignan@arkvetsgalway.com
Vet Required
Lead Veterinary Surgeon requred for an established small animal practice across two thriving Galway clinics. Enjoy clinical leadership, funded certificates, CPD and excellent work-life balance. Salary from €65,000+ DOE plus relocation support. Shape your role while living on Ireland's stunning west coast. Apply by email to grace.haddock@bmvets.ie
VET REQUIRED
Where N4 meets N17 Teeling Veterinary Clinic, requires a full time VS due to growth. Our busy small animal clinic offers excellent facilities including digital X-ray, dental machines, ultrasound, in-house blood machines ,gas anaesthesia etc. Farm animal work offers wide variety in very scenic surrounds on good road networks. 50 per cent small animal,50 per cent farm animal but can be tailored to suit. Independently owned, friendly, supportive team, salary DOE,VDS and VCI paid. Email teelingvets@gmail.com
SA Vet Required
Full time or Part time Small Animal Vet required by Kelly Vets Athenry. No out of hours. Fully equipped small animal clinic; digital x-Ray, dental x-Ray, Idexx blood machines, small animal ultrasound, full-time practice nurse plus other support staff. Experience preferred. 15 minutes from Galway city.
Vet Required
Blarney Veterinary Clinic are seeking a mixed veterinary practitioner with a large animal bias. The position will suit a progressive clinician who enjoys a varied workload in a 5 Vet, 3 vet nurse, predominantly dairy practice. We encourage and fund CPD. Equipment includes digital X-ray / dental X-ray / blood machines / bull fertility equipment / roll over crate / new large and small animal ultrasound machine. VDS & VCI paid. The role is a 1 in 5 rota with vehicle supplied if necessary. Salary commensurate with experience. Please contact Philipoc@BlarneyVets.ie or call on 0876185684.
LA Vet Required
Summerhill Vets, Large Animal Vet required.Rota: 1-in-7.20 days annual holidays, bank holidays & day off for every weekend worked. Additional days off over Christmas.Mainly large animal with some smalls OOH. CPD funded, VDS & VCI paid. Salary commensurate with experience and expenses paid. Accommodation and vehicle provided if required. Experience preferred but open to taking on the right new grad. Personality and work ethic are number one. CVs can be sent to eamon@summerhillvets.ie
Vet Required
SA Vet Required
Advanced Pet Care in Navan is seeking a regular Small Animal Vet / Locum to join our team one day a week on Fridays. We are a 100% small animal practice dedicated to high-quality care, and this position requires an experienced clinician who is comfortable managing busy Friday consultations and routine surgical procedures independently. We are fully equipped with IDEXX lab machines, digital x ray, dental x ray and ultrasound. We offer a competitive daily rate or salary based on your experience. For more information or to apply, please contact donal.donnelly@smithfoleyvet.com
SA Vet Required
Spa View Veterinary Clinic is a progressive Small Animal Clinic based in Thurles, Co. Tipperary. We are looking for a part-time Small Animal Vet to join our team. Good work ethic and excellent communication skills essential. Facilities include Digital X-ray, in-house laboratory and dental suite with dental X-ray. VDS/ VCI fees paid. CPD is encouraged and funded. Please e-mail a CV and covering letter to spaviewvet@gmail.com
Vet Required
Abbey Veterinary Centre, Tralee is seeking a motivated Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, supportive and experienced team.Progressive, well-equipped mixed veterinary practice. Modern diagnostic facilities including: Ultrasound, In-house bloods, Modern surgical and clinical equipment.Friendly, experienced and supportive team ,Any level of experience welcomed, Excellent opportunity to develop skills across all areas of mixed practice, Good salary offered,Competitive mileage rates, 1 full weekend in 4 rota,1 weeknight rota,CPD encouraged and supported. Please send your CV to: abbeyvets1@gmail.com
Vet Required
We are seeking an experienced Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, well-established practice at Slaney Veterinary Centre. The role offers a 70% small-animal and 30% large-animal caseload, including medical and surgical cases, orthopaedics, dentistry, herd health, fertility, TB testing and routine farm work. We are looking for a confident vet who enjoys a varied caseload and working as part of a supportive team. We offer a competitive salary depending on experience, a one-in-four rota with time off in lieu following weekend on-call, VCI & VDS fees paid, pension contributions and CPD support. Please send your CV to slaneyveterinarycentre@gmail.com
Vet Required
Duntahane Veterinary Clinic, Fermoy requires a full-time mixed Vet to join our team of 5 young progressive Vets. Small animal clinic has digital xray, blood machine, gas anaesthesia. Large animal clients are mostly dairy farmers with modern facilitiesv. Type of work carried out can be tailored for candidates with a preference. 1 in 8 OOH rota. Time off in lieu for weekend worked. Salary and expenses dependent on experience but competitive packages offered. Vehicle and fuel card can be supplied as well. Email CVs to ebarry07@gmail.com or call 089 4953638
SA Vet Required
Open since April 2024, Blackpool Veterinary Hospital is a busy first opinion and referral hospital located in Cork City. We are now looking for a seventh full time Veterinary surgeon. We do our own OOH on a 1:5 rota. We have nursing staff in the building 24 hours a day to provide excellent patient care. We have an inhouse CT machine, laparoscopy, Ultrasound, in house bloods etc, etc. The ideal candidate would have 3 years + experience with a medical bias. An interest in cardiology, imaging or ophthalmology would be advantageous. Salary 65K+ DOE. Please sent CV to blackpoolvets@gmail.com
Vet Required
BurrenVets is seeking a 7th Vet to join our progressive mixed practice, in scenic coastal Co. Clare from early 2027. Experience preferred, the ideal candidate should be a good communicator and equally comfortable with a varied 50/50 small and large animal caseload, including out of hours emergencies. Modern purpose-built, well equipped clinics with Vet Nurse support. 1 in 6 rota for majority of year and excellent opportunities for long term career development. VDS and VCI membership paid. CPD encouraged and funded. Email CVs to careers@burrenvets.ie or phone/WhatsApp John on 087 7537738. We’re at Vet26 if you’d like to chat.
Vet Required
Divilly Veterinary Clinic, are seeking a mixed animal vet to join our friendly & supportive team. We are a 5 vet practice, supported by two veterinary nurses & two office administrators.
SA Vet Required
Park pets veterinary clinic Kinnegad. Experienced Veterinary Surgeon wanted for a friendly, independent small-animal practice. €60,000–€70,000 DOE, no out-of-hours on-call, excellent nursing and reception support, strong clinical autonomy and scope for senior responsibility. Full-time or part-time considered. Ideal for a confident vet who values continuity of care and teamwork. CV to fionnuala@parkpets.ie
Vet Required
Lower Ormond Veterinary Clinic requires two mixed Veterinary Surgeons to join our expanding team. The ideal candidates would enjoy working in all aspects of mixed practice to include equine. Our newly renovated clinics are well equipped with digital X-ray, haematology, biochemistry & a dental machine as well as LA equine xray & USG for in field use. Experience an advantage but not essential. Excellent support provided. Long term prospects/partnerships for the right candidate. Attractive package available with CPD encouraged & funded. CVs to lowerormondvet@gmail.com or further enquiries to 087 2221655.
VET REQUIRED
Exciting Weekend Opportunity for a Vet in Galway, We are looking for an experienced vet to join our team for weekend work (min 3 years qualified). Work one or 2 weekends in every 4 weekends in a brand new modern, purpose built clinic. On-site accommodation in a high spec modern apartment provided. Weekend shift Friday 6pm - Saturday 10am Saturday 2pm - Monday 9am You will be working with alongside another vet/nurse at all times, not on your own! €1346 per weekend worked.Email applications to info@bushyparkvets.ie or phone Maeve on 0873344110
VET REQUIRED
Glenina Vets, in Galway city, seek a full time, experienced mixed Vet. We are a progressive, friendly mixed practice- 8 Vets, team of 4 nurses and reception staff. Flexible workload between LA and SA. Digital X-Ray, Ultrasound, blood machines etc. 1:6 Rota offered all year round with back-up if needed. VCI, VDS and CPD paid for, competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please send CV to gleninavetclinic@gmail.com or call 0872702415 for further information.
SA VET REQUIRED
We are seeking an experienced SA Veterinary Surgeon to join our growing mixed practice in Castle Vets. This is a dedicated SA vet role offering clinical independence, supported by an experienced Mixed Vet, RVN & Reception team, with additional support from a SA Surgeon in our sister clinic. Experience is essential, & the role is not suitable for new graduates. Our practice is well equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, dental facilities, microscope & full in-house haematology & biochemistry. VCI and VDS paid, CPD allowance provided & salary negotiable depending on experience. Please send your CV to castlevetclinic@gmail.com