Auburn Veterinary Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath Start Date: October 2025 Salary: Up to €80,000, depending on experience Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you an experienced mixed practitioner seeking a role that offers clinical variety, a supportive team environment, and a strong work-life balance—without compromising on career progression or earning potential?
Auburn Veterinary Hospital in Mullingar is looking for a skilled Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our progressive, close-knit practice. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a well-established, friendly environment with exceptional support and generous benefits.
The Role This is a full-time permanent position, ideally suited to an experienced mixed practitioner (not suitable for new graduates). *70% Small Animal – routine consults, general surgery, diagnostics, and emergency care *30% Large Animal – mainly farm animal calls including calvings and surgeries *Working hours: Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm *OOH rota: 1 night per week and 1 in 4 weekends *Enhanced annual leave entitlements offered You’ll work alongside a collaborative team of experienced vets and nurses, with the autonomy to grow your areas of interest and the backing of a supportive leadership team that invests in your development.
Why Join Us? We understand that quality of life matters – both inside and outside of work. That’s why we’ve created a role that balances clinical fulfilment with personal wellbeing. Exceptional Benefits Package – subject to pro-rata *Salary of up to €80,000 depending on experience *Relocation assistance up to €5,000 *Enhanced annual leave plus birthday leave *VCI and VDS fees fully paid *Company sick pay and paid bereavement leave *Robust wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes *Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave packages *Cycle to Work scheme *Staff pet discounts across the IVC Evidensia network *Free flu vaccinations Career Development Focus *€1,300 annual CPD allowance with 5 paid CPD days (pro-rata) *Full funding for certificates, diplomas or even a PhD *Internal leadership and clinical development academies *Clear progression pathways Additional Perks *Employer pension contributions *Pawesome benefits – reward gateway offering retail discounts & cashback *Opportunities to get involved in company initiatives like or Clinical Board, LGBTQ+ network, Wellbeing Champions, and more
About Us We are a busy, purpose-driven mixed practice with a strong sense of community and professional pride. Our team is made up of 4 full-time and 2 part-time Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Veterinary Nurses and 3 dedicated support staff. We are proud of our supportive team culture where collaboration, respect, and wellbeing are prioritised. Mullingar is a vibrant, growing town just 45 minutes from Dublin, with excellent public transport links. The area offers a fantastic mix of social and outdoor activities—whether you’re into hiking, water sports, cycling, or enjoying live music and great local food. It’s a perfect location for professionals looking for a high quality of life with a manageable pace.
Candidate Requirements *Must be a VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon *At least 2 years’ post qualification experience in mixed practice *Small Animal: Confident in routine surgeries (spays, castrations, lump removals etc) *Large Animal: Proficient in calvings, sections, and general farm calls *A proactive, collaborative apporach to clinical work and team involvement
Ready to Join Us? If you’re seeking a long-term role with a well-respected team, generous support, and room to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to start your next chapter with Auburn Veterinary Hospital.
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