Experienced Veterinary Surgeon – Maternity Cover Barna & Moycullen Vets | Galway, Ireland *Start Date: July/August 2025 *Contract: Full-time, Specific Purpose (Maternity Cover) *Salary: Up to €65,000 *Hours: 40 hours/week *1 in 4 Saturdays *2 days on-call/month *5-6 weekends/year (including 1 bank holiday) The Opportunity Barna & Moycullen Vets is seeking an experienced Veterinary Surgeon to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. Based across our Barna and Moycullen clinics, this is an exciting opportunity to work in a well-supported, progressive practice that values clinical excellence and work-life balance. This role offers autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to further develop your clinical expertise within a collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities: *First opinion consultations and medical case management *Soft tissues surgeries – routine and emergency *Diagnostics, and follow-up care *Emergency and out-of-hours care (as scheduled) About You *VCI resgitered Veterinary Surgeon with strong small animal general practice experience *Confident managing cases independently and in sole-charge when needed *Strong communication and interpersonal skills *Committed to delivering high-quality care to patients and families Why Join Us? We're a small animal GP practice with a warm, community-based feel – rooted in the west of Ireland between the beautiful landscapes of Connemara and the vibrant city life of Galway. Friendly clientele and strong client relationships A close-knit, supportive team of 4 vets, 4 nurses, and a practice manager Purpose-built clinics in Barna and Moycullen equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, IDEXX lab suite, and dental X-ray coming soon Relaxed pace of work that allows time for case work-ups and relationship building Beautiful location just minutes from the coast and with easy access to Galway and the outdoors Career Growth & Benefits At Barna & Moycullen Vets, we value professional development and offer genuine progression opportunities within the practice and the IVC Evidensia network. We believe in supporting our vets at every stage of their career. Benefits include (pro-rata): *22 days annual leave + paid birthday leave *€1,300 CPD allowance + 5 paid CPD days *Certificate funding and development support *VCI & VDS fees paid *Enhanced parental leave packages *Company sick pay and bereavement leave *Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support *Cycle to work scheme and employer pension contributions *Annual pay reviews and progression pathways *CARE fund - €1,100 annually to go the extra mile for a patient *Pawesome Benefits: discounts with major retailers *Inclusive workplace with dedicated employee groups (LGBTQ+, BAME, Wellbeing Champions, etc) Interested? Let’s Chat! If you’re looking for a senior clinical role where you can grow professionally, enjoy a high-quality life and be part of a truly supportive team – we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to: careersinireland@ivcevidensia.com Want to find out more before applying? Feel free to reach out to Shónagh Dawson, our Talent Partner, for an informal and confidential chat. Email: shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com Phone: 086 085 0891 I am happy to answer any questions you might have – no pressure, just a friendly conversation!