Veterinary Surgeon - Mixed

Overview

Role: Mixed Veterinary Surgeon

Employer: Auburn Veterinary Hospital, Mullingar, Co Westmeath

Start Date: November 2025

Salary: Up to €65,000, depending on experience

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

This is a full-time permanent position, ideally suited to an experienced mixed practitioner (not suitable for new graduates).

• 80% Small Animal - routine consults, general surgery, diagnostics, and emergency care
• 20% 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
• Protected time off with a structured rota focusing on work-life balance
• Enhanced annual leave entitlements included

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 €65,000 depending on experience
• 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 our 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 6 Veterinary Surgeons (4 full-time, 2 part-time), 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 first opinion, routine practice
• Large Animal: Proficient in calvings, sections, and general farm calls
• A proactive, collaborative approach 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.