Veterinary Surgeon - Internal Medicine - Small Animal
Beaufield Veterinary Centre, Celbridge
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Commensurate with experience
Veterinary Surgeon – Small Animal
Beaufield Veterinary Centre, Kildare
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent (Full-Time, 12-month FTC available for the right candidate)
Relocation Assistance: Up to €5,000
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Comprehensive Benefits Package Included
Join Our Progressive and Supportive Team
Are you an experienced Veterinary Surgeon seeking a permanent role in a forward-thinking, supportive hospital setting? At Beaufield Veterinary Centre, we’re expanding our dedicated team and are looking for a confident and skilled clinician to contribute to our high standard of patient care.
This is a flexible part time opportunity (20-25 hours per week, including 1 in 4 Saturdays), ideal for someone looking to balance clinical excellence with life outside of work. We can also offer a full-time 12 month contract for the right candidate.
This role would suit a veterinary professional with at least two years of clinical experience, particularly someone with a keen interest in internal medicine or diagnostic imaging. There is also an option to tailor this role toward consultation-only work, or a broader general practice caseload, depending on your strengths and interests. While surgical duties are not a requirement, there is a scope to include them if you’re confident in routine soft tissue procedures.
The Role
- Part-Time: 20-25 hours/week (flexible schedule available)
- Optional Full-Time: 12-month fixed-term contract (40hours/week)
- No out-of-hours or on-call
- 1 in 4 Saturdays (10:30am-1:30pm)
- Supportive team with a focus on collaboration and continuous development)
- Consultation-only role available, or a tailored caseload based on your interests
We prioritise flexibility and work-life balance, with structured rotas that can accommodate your lifestyle – whether you're balancing childcare, other commitments, or simply seeking a more sustainable working week.
What We’re Looking For
- VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon
- Minimum of 2 years’ post graduate clinical experience
- Confident in consultations and case work ups
- Capable of working independently, including some sole charge
- Surgical experience is not essential, but if desired, candidates should be confident with routine soft tissue surgeries
- Desirable skills: ultrasound, dentistry, or advanced imaging
Comprehensive Benefits Package (subject to pro-rata)
We invest in your long-term success and wellbeing. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Work Life Balance & Employee Wellbeing
- 6.4 weeks annual leave, inclusive on bank holidays (pro-rata'd)
- Additional holiday entitlement for your birthday
- Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave packages
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Sick Pay & Bereavement Leave
- Access to EAP & Wellbeing Centre
- Structured rota tailored to your life
Career Development
- €1300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata'd)
- Full funding for any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
- Opportunities for clinical and leadership progression
- VCI and VDS memberships fully covered
- Dedicated CARE fund - €1,100 annually to support exceptional cases
Additional Benefits
- Annual Pay Reviews
- Employer Pension Contributions
- Discounted Veterinary Fees across the IVC Evidensia network
- Free Flu Vaccinations
- Access to “Pawesome” Benefits – retail and lifestyle discount platform
- Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you’re a dedicated clinician ready to bring your expertise to a progressive and flexible hospital team, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re seeking to grow in internal medicine, expand your diagnostic skills, or find a more sustainable way to work, Beaufield Veterinary Centre can support your next step.
Apply today and be part of a practice where your career, wellbeing, and ambitions and truly valued.
Beaufield Veterinary Centre
Dublin Road, Celbridge, Celbridge, W23 X5W9, Ireland
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
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.
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