Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed - FTC

Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed - FTC

Lakeside Veterinary Centre, Galway

Are you looking to grow your skills, work with a passionate team, and experience the true variety of mixed practice in a beautiful setting? We're looking for a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join us at Lakeside Veterinary Centre, where your professional development and clinical experience will truly flourish.

This is a genuinely mixed role, offering a well-balanced caseload of both Small Animal and Large Animal work. You'll be based in a modern, purpose-built facility right on the scenic north shore of Loughrea Lake, just 45 minutes from Galway and two hours from Dublin.

Grow with Support, Learn from Experts

You'll be joining a friendly and collaborative team, including certificate holders in Internal Medicine and Surgery who are always happy to share their knowledge. Whether you're looking to deepen your existing experience or explore new areas of practice, this is a place where learning is part of everyday life.

Our dedicated support team ensures the smooth running of the practice, allowing you to focus on clinical care, while our fantastic nursing team works alongside you to provide the highest level of service to our patients.

Our facilities include:

3 consultation rooms

2 small animal surgical theatres

Large prep area

Separate large animal examination and surgical unit

We take pride in offering excellent standards of care - for our patients, clients, and colleagues alike.

Find Your Purpose

Full-time (40 hrs/5 days per week) - flexible part-time options can be discussed

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Salary up to €61,000, depending on experience

On-call shared equally: 1 weekday per week and 1.5 weekends in a 5-week cycle

Practice van provided for farm visits

Start date: October 2025

Your day-to-day responsibilities will be diverse and fulfilling, including:

Large animal farm visits

TB testing

Small animal consultations

Routine and non-routine surgeries

Are You the Right Fit?

We're looking for a vet who is ready to take the next step in their career - whether that means refining your existing skills or learning from our experienced team.

Requirements:

Must be VCI registered and eligible to work in Ireland without sponsorship

Relevant veterinary experience preferred (we welcome applications from all levels)

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work sole charge during on-call shifts

Valid driver's licence

What We Offer - Comprehensive Benefits (Pro Rata)

We believe a great practice starts with great people - and we're proud to support you in and out of work:

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing

22 days annual leave plus paid birthday leave

Paid maternity and paternity leave packages

Well-structured shared out-of-hours rota with protected time off

Cycle to Work Scheme

Full access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Centre

Paid bereavement leave and company sick pay

Free annual flu vaccinations

Professional Development & Career Growth

€1,300 annual CPD allowance and 5 paid CPD days (pro rata)

Support for further qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, or PhDs

Opportunities for clinical and non-clinical career progression

Professional membership fees covered - VCI and VDS

Extra Perks

Annual salary reviews

Dedicated CARE fund of €1,100 per Vet annually to support patient care (T&Cs apply)

Pawesome Benefits program offering discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers

Employer pension contributions

Discounted veterinary fees across the IVC Evidensia network

Opportunities to join company initiatives including LGBTQ+ groups, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, and Clinical Board

A Practice That Welcomes Everyone

Lakeside is an inclusive employer and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including BAME and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

If you're a veterinary surgeon looking for a role that offers clinical variety, meaningful mentorship, and space to grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary journey with Lakeside.