A Mixed Role That Keeps Veterinary Medicine Interesting

Are you looking for a genuine mixed practice role where no two days are the same?

Acorn Vets is seeking a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join our established team in Mallow, Co. Cork. This is an opportunity to enjoy the variety that attracted many vets to the profession in the first place, combining companion animal medicine and surgery with hands-on farm animal work across a loyal and long-standing client base.

You'll work with a rewarding and diverse caseload, managing consultations, medical workups, herd and farm visits, routine and emergency care, and a variety of surgical procedures. Whether your interests lie in small animal medicine, farm animal work, surgery, or developing a mixed skill set, you'll have the freedom and support to shape your role around your strengths and career ambitions.

Clinical Freedom, Trust and Opportunity

At Acorn Vets, we believe experienced vets do their best work when they are trusted.

You'll have the autonomy to make clinical decisions, manage your own cases, and build strong relationships with clients while always having the support of an experienced and collaborative team around you. We encourage clinical discussion, knowledge sharing, and continued professional development, creating an environment where vets can thrive professionally without feeling micromanaged.

For those looking to advance their careers, we actively support further qualifications and offer funding towards certificates and additional areas of interest.

A True Mixed Caseload

This role offers an excellent balance of companion animal and farm animal work, providing the variety and challenge that many mixed practitioners are seeking.

You'll be involved in small animal consultations, diagnostics, medical case management and surgery, alongside farm animal work supporting local agricultural clients. This is a position that allows you to maintain and develop skills across species while enjoying meaningful client relationships and genuine continuity of care.

A Practice with Strong Community Roots

Acorn Vets has been caring for the animals, pet owners, and farming communities of North Cork for many years. Our reputation has been built on providing high-quality veterinary care alongside a personal, community-focused approach.

You'll become part of a welcoming team that values collaboration, support, and excellent patient outcomes. As part of the IVC Evidensia network, you'll enjoy the benefits of a larger organisation including professional development opportunities, career progression pathways, and access to a wide clinical network, while maintaining the feel of a locally trusted independent practice.

Work-Life Balance That Works

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

The practice operates between 8:30am and 6:00pm, with shifts scheduled on a rota basis. The role includes participation in a 1-in-4 on-call rota covering weekdays and weekends, ensuring a fair and manageable distribution of out-of-hours responsibilities across the team.

Why Choose Cork?

Few places offer the combination of career opportunity and lifestyle that Cork provides.

Mallow is ideally positioned in the heart of North Cork, offering easy access to Cork City while providing all the benefits of a vibrant market town surrounded by beautiful countryside. Whether your interests include outdoor pursuits, food, sport, or simply enjoying a better quality of life, Cork consistently ranks as one of Ireland's most desirable places to live and work.

For vets relocating within Ireland or moving from abroad, it offers an excellent blend of professional fulfilment and lifestyle balance.

About You

We'd love to hear from veterinary surgeons who enjoy the challenge and variety of mixed practice and who are keen to become part of a supportive and progressive team.

Applicants must be registered, or eligible to register, with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.

Previous mixed practice experience is advantageous, although we are also interested in hearing from candidates with strong foundations in either companion animal or farm animal practice who are looking to further develop their mixed veterinary skills.

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable, client-focused, and passionate about delivering high-quality veterinary care.

A Benefits Package That Supports You 

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a package designed to support both your professional growth and personal wellbeing including: 

Work Life Balance  & Employee Wellbeing   

*22 days Annual Leave  & Birthday leave   

*Paid Maternity, Paternity & Adoptive Leave Packages   

*Cycle to Work Scheme     

*Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre     

*Paid Bereavement Leave  & Company Sick Pay     

Development     

*€1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata     

*Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue     

*Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical       

Professional Memberships     

*VCI membership paid     

*VDS cover paid     

Additional Benefits     

*Annual Pay Reviews     

*Dedicated CARE fund – annual contribution of €1,100 from IVC Evidensia for each Vet to use on a case of your choice to ensure successful outcome with your patient (T&C’s apply)     

*Pawesome Benefits - reward gateway giving discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers     

*Employer Pension Contributions     

*Free Flu Inoculations     

*Discounted Veterinary Fees     

*Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)  

Build the Mixed Career You Want

If you're looking for a mixed veterinary role that offers genuine clinical variety, professional autonomy, strong community connections, and the opportunity to develop your career in one of Ireland's most desirable regions, Acorn Vets could be the perfect fit.

Join a practice where your clinical judgement is trusted, your development is supported, and your work continues to make a real difference to both pets and farming communities across Cork.