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Veterinary practitioners Locums wanted

For information on placing a classified in the Veterinary Ireland Journal, email vetclassified@ifpmedia.com

Please return all correspondence with box numbers to IFP Media, Castlecourt, Monkstown Farm, Glenageary, Co. Dublin

Code of Practice for advertising positions in the Veterinary Ireland Journal Classifieds section

Having already introduced a Voluntary Code of Practice in 2016,
the National Council of Veterinary Ireland, at its meeting of May 25, 2017, ratified an updated 'Code of Practice for Advertising
Positions in the Veterinary Ireland Journal (VIJ) Classifieds' for
those placing classified advertisements for jobs in the VIJ, both online and in the monthly, print Journal.

The National Council has agreed that under the updated Code, the following details are required to be included in all Classifieds in the VIJ, where positions are being offered:

  • Name of the person/practice placing the ad; and
  • Town and county in which the person/practice is based.

In addition, where applicable, the following could also be included:

  • Type of job being advertised, eg. mixed practice/companion animal/large animal/equine/exotics and full-Time/part-time/locum/maternity leave, etc.;
  • Experience required, eg. suitability of job for new or recent graduate/ experienced veterinary surgeon;
  • Transparent contact details: ie. personal/practice email address and/or personal/practice telephone contact details (mobile/landline);
  • Salary/remuneration where applicable;
  • Annual leave and public holiday arrangements;
  • Breakdown of work offered, eg. 50% large animal/50% small animal, etc.;
  • Rota and out-of-hours arrangements; and
  • Additional information about position, eg. accommodation; telephone; CVE allowance; vehicle/fuel allowance; Veterinary Ireland membership/VCI/VDS fees, etc. 

An example might be:
“Full-time vet required to join four-vet, Anytown Veterinary Hospital, Anytown, Anycounty. 50% LA/30% SA/20% equine. Experience preferred, new graduate considered. Equal share one-in-four rota. Competitive salary depending on experience. Off-site accommodation available. Vehicle provided with fuel allowance. Five days funded CVE allowance, four weeks' annual leave. VCI and VDS fees funded. For further information please contact:
j.bloggs@anytownvethosp.ie”

The updated Code is now being implemented by Veterinary Ireland and IFP Media and all those advertising job vacancies are requested to comply with this Code of Practice.

Please note that any classifieds not complying with this Code will NOT be included in the print edition of the VIJ or included on the VIJ website. The continued cooperation of all those using the VIJ's Classifieds section in following this Veterinary Ireland Code of Practice is appreciated by Veterinary Ireland and its members.


SA Locum VS

Youghal, Co Cork

Blue Coast Veterinary,is seeking an experienced SA locum vet, minimum 5 years’ experience, confident with sole charge, from 01/09/2025 to 03/11/2025. No OOH, 40 hrs/week including Saturdays’ mornings from 01/09 to 13/09, then 32.5 hrs/week including Saturdays’ mornings with Wednesdays off. Remuneration €45/hour (1 hour lunch break not paid). Accommodation provided if desired (vehicle needed). VDS paid. Must be registered with VCI, have excellent communication skills. Please contact Johanna: savetpractice13@yahoo.ie.

Locum VS

Baltinglass, Co Wicklow

Locum vet required from 20th Sept till 9th Nov 2025 (6wk blocked or part there of) in a 7 vet mixed practice in Baltinglass, West Wicklow. Modern small animal facilities with u/s, digital xray, in house blood machines etc. Generous rates doe. Phone Tommy on 087 2533891 and email CV to murphysheerinvets@gmail.com

Locum VS

Clondalkin, Dublin 22

Experienced SA locum vet required at Castle vets Clondalkin. Please contact Austin.donnelly@vetpartners.ie 

Locum VS

Ballincollig, Co Cork

Regular locum veterinary surgeon wanted Ballincollig, Cork City, companion animal practice to cover annual leave, days off etc. No out of hours. Please email : cotter_deirdre@yahoo.com or phone 0868220220