Veterinary Surgeon - Small Animal (Soft Tissue Surgery)
Celbridge, Kildare, Ireland
Primary Care - Vet Surgeon – Small Animal /
Beaufield Veterinary Centre [4024] /
On-site
Veterinary Practitioner
Soft Tissue Surgeon / Surgically Focused Clinician
Beaufield Veterinary Centre, Celbridge, Co. Kildare
Part-time (Fully Flexible) | Full-time considered
€35 per hour DOE | Relocation Allowance up to €5,000
Craft a Role Built Around Your Surgical Passion
Are you a confident soft tissue surgeon looking to focus on what you do best - without the pressure of OOH, long days, or an overwhelming caseload? At Beaufield Veterinary Centre, we’ve created a role that gives you exactly that. Whether you want 2 or 4 days per week, mornings only, or longer surgical blocks, we’ll build the rota around you.
A Role Designed for Surgeons
This is a predominantly surgical position with some minor consulting and case management. You'll handle routine, non-routine and emergency soft tissue procedures, with the option to incorporate dentals or additional caseloads depending on your interests.
*Fully flexible weekly hours
*Earliest start 8:30am, latest finish 7pm
*No OOH or on-call
*1 in 4 Saturday mornings (10:30am–1:30pm)
*Excellent equipment: digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house lab
*Supportive team dynamic - surgery is genuinely valued here
The Practice & Location
Since opening in 1996, Beaufield Veterinary Centre has built a reputation for excellent clinical care, surgical capability, and strong community relationships. Our team is collaborative, caring, and eager to support the right surgeon to grow even further.
Located in Celbridge, Co. Kildare - just 30 minutes from Dublin - it's a scenic, friendly town with cafes, river walks, great schools and excellent transport links. Ideal for candidates considering relocating, with relocation support available.
Who We’re looking For
*VCI registered veterinary surgeon
*Strong soft tissue surgical competence essential
*Not suitable for new graduates
*Certificate holders or those wishing to pursue one strongly encouraged – full funding provided
*Confident, collaborative, and proactive
A Benefits Package With Real Value (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
*22 days annual leave
*Birthday leave
*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)
A Role Where Your Surgical Skills Shine
If you want the freedom to focus on surgery while enjoying a balanced, flexible schedule and a supportive team - this could be the perfect next step.
Apply today and build the surgical career you’ve been looking for.
€0 - €55,000 a year
Up to €35 per hour DOE
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