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For information on placing a classified in the Veterinary Ireland Journal, email vetclassified@ifpmedia.com
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.
Veterinary Epidemiologist
Veterinary Epidemiologist (analogous to Unified Grade 7). SALARY: £56,863 - £60,820 (£61,673 - £64,469 effective from 01/08/2025). LOCATION: Limavady or Belfast. REF: IRC313821. For more information and to apply, please visit www.nicsrecruitment.org.uk. Closing date: 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 23rd May 2025. NICS is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
SA Vet Required
We ar looking to add a Vet for regular weekly 1-2 days Part-Time and/or Locum to join our team at Paw Paws Vet Clinic, You would be happy with sole charge, 1st opinion, routine surgeries, dentals and diagnostics. Purpose designed 100% SA clinic with surgery suite, iM3 Dental, CR x-ray, in-house Haematology and Biochemistry, access to US as needed. The role: 1 to 2 days with some Saturday half days on rota, holiday and leave cover. Flexible hours/days to suit right candidate. Cover letter & CV with contact details please to appointments@pawpaws.ie
SA Vet Required
Park Pets Veterinary Clinic an independent small animal practice required experienced vet to join team of three vets and three RVNs. Current team have advanced certs in surgery/ultrasound/feline medicine. Strong mentorship. Good role for a vet wanting to advance their surgery skills. DV radiography; ultrasound; intra-oral DR and full in-house lab. Salary up to 60- 75k for experienced vet. CV to frogersvet@hotmail.com
Vet Required
Bridge House Veterinary Clinic in Dundalk, Co. Louth require a veterinary surgeon to join our busy mixed practice. All mod cons and hospital status. Please contact PJ Boyle 0872507366 or email your CV to bridgehousevet@yahoo.com
Vet Required
Highfield Veterinary Clane, is seeking a full-time Lead Vet to guide our dedicated team. This is an opportunity to lead in a collaborative environment with a team that has passion for high quality veterinary care. A permanent role with no OOH, weekend rota of 1:4. Benefits including VDS/VCI, pension, maternity pay, CPD allowance, and more. CV to Niamh.fagan@highfield.ie
Vet Required
VS required for mixed,five person practice at Dunmore & Glenamaddy Vet Clinic. 50% LA,50% SA. The 2 clinics are fully equipped with digital x ray,scanners,dental units and in house blood machines. Also,on site crush for LA surgery & bull fertility testing. Member of XL Group. XL Graduate Programme encouraged for recent graduates. Excellent veterinary and nursing support. Vehicle and accommodation provided. Salary commensurate with experience. Call 087 2543722 or email ‘glenvetclinic@gmail.com
Vet Required
Mixed Veterinary Surgeon required for expanding 8 vet Hospital in Enniscorthy. 1 in 6 rota. Small Animal Hospital, thriving Farm Animal and Equine Practice, 1 hour from Dublin. Salary DOE, VCI & VDS paid and CPD allowance provided. Send CV to moynevet@gmail.com or call 0863926688
SA Vet Required
Experienced SA vet required to join a 4 vet mixed practice in Kinnegad, Co. Westmeath. Fully equipped clinic with gas anaesthesia, Ultrasound, digital X-Ray, Biochemistry and dental cart. Full time position with no oohs' or weekend work. CV's to joeokeeffevets@gmail.com
Vet Required
Open since April 2024, Blackpool Veterinary Hospital is a busy first opinion and referral hospital located in Cork City. We are looking for a fifth full time V.S. We do our own OOH on a 1:5 rota. We have nursing staff in the building 24 hours a day to provide excellent patient care. We have an inhouse CT machine, laparoscopy, Ultrasound, in house bloods etc, etc. The ideal candidate would have 3 years + experience with a medical bias. An interest in cardiology, imaging or ophthalmology would be advantageous. Salary 65K+ DOE. Please sent CV to blackpoolvets@gmail.com
Vet Required
Mitchelstown Veterinary hospital has a vacancy for a veterinary surgeon. Great rota and we are in a well equipped purpose built hospital premises .Part time small animal or full time mixed roles considered. Please email cv and cover letter to spratts_veterinary@yahoo.com
Vet Required
Athlone Vets seeking a F/T Permanent Vet Surgeon to join our dynamic team. Competitive salary DOE, shared OOH rota, robust benefits package. Must be VCI-registered with some experience in Mixed practice. Apply now to take your career to the next level! Email vetjobenquiries@gmail.com
SA Vet Required
Join our team at Arena Veterinary Hospital! F/T SA Veterinary Surgeon wanted. 40hrs per week, 1 in 4/5 weekends on-call. Enjoy a competitive salary up to €55,000, professional growth, and a diverse caseload. Apply now and make a difference in veterinary care! vetjobenquiries@gmail.com
Vet Required
Full time mixed vet on a 12 month contract required for a mixed practice in Cork (Abbeyville Veterinary Hospital). Support provided to a young vet or open to an experienced vet. Experience will be compensated, and all equipment supplied. Participation with on call rota is required. Competitive salary. CVs to danielle@abbeyvillevet.ie.
SA Vet Required
Full time small animal vet on a 12 month contract required for a mixed practice in Cork (Abbeyville Veterinary Hospital). Support provided to a young vet or open to an experienced vet. Experience will be compensated, and all equipment supplied. Participation with on call rota is required. Competitive salary. CVs to danielle@abbeyvillevet.ie.
Vet Required
Curtin Vets are looking for a mixed Veterinary Surgeon in Abbeyfeale, Co Limerick. 70% L/A 25% S/A 5% Equine. One in three rota. Accomodation can be provided. If interested you can contact Seamus on 087 9877386 or e mail: curtinvet@yahoo.ie
Vet Required
Clerkin Veterinary Hospital seek a VS for a mixed animal practice, 50% large 10%equine 40%small. CPD strongly encouraged and provided as a member of XlVets Ireland. Accomadation available Situated only 50minutes from Dublin , competitive salary to reflect experience, flexible rota to join 6 vet team, for more information or to discuss the role contact Patrick on 087 1390879 or send your CV to clerkinvetscootehill@gmail.com
Vet Required
Do you like the sound of Christmas bonuses, nights out, a staff weekend away, Easter eggs, great pay, pension and CPD opportunities and cracking work colleagues? Yes you do. Urban Vets opened in Adamstown, Co Dublin a year ago. We're now adding to our team and looking for a VS with more than 3 years experience. Salary 55 - 75k plus benefits depending on experience. Email lucia@urbanvets.ie
Vet Required
Join our team at AllPets in Drogheda! We’re seeking a full-time, permanent Veterinary Surgeon. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to €65,000, a 38-hour workweek, and a supportive environment. Experience in first opinion practice and routine surgeries required. Email vetjobenquiries@gmail.com
Vet Required
Mixed Vet required for Emlagh Lodge Veterinary Centre. 40% SA, 50% LA, 10% EQ. Experience preferred but not essential. 1:4 rota, purpose built clinic with large animal handling facilities. Well equipped SA clinic, digital xray, ultrasound, endoscope, blood machine etc. Excellent support, competitive salary, paid CPD, VDS and VCI. Please forward CV to accounts@emlaghlodge.ie
Vet Required
Mixed animal Vet required for Divilly Vet Clinic, a newly expanded mixed animal Clinic 25 minutes from Galway City. Ideal candidate will be happy to work in a friendly 5 Vet, 2 nurse, 2 admin staff team. We are a busy practice with a good variety of large and small animal cases. Friendly clients. All mod cons, Iddex machines, digital Xray, dental cart, scanners in a purpose built facility. Competitive conditions for the right candidate. VCI/VDS/diesel card and pension offered. CPD encouraged. Enquiries to Info@divillyvetclinic.ie or phone Brian on 0876448025.
Vet Required
Kinnegad Veterinary are seeking a Vet to join our mixed practice team of 7 vets. Good clinical case load(no equine), supportive work environment across 2 clinics(kinnegad & Edenderry), 1 in 4 rota. Work load can be tailored SA/LA to suit the right candidates preference. Contact Brían at brianleonardvet@gmail.com
Vet Required
Vet required for Orchard Veterinary Centre, a mixed independent practice. Experience desirable but not essential. Well equipped for both LA and SA (Scanners, Bloods, Digital radiography, IM3 Dental, Bull Fertility etc.). One in four OOH, half day off after night on call. CPD encouraged and funded; VDS, RCVS and AVSPNI paid. Vehicle and accommodation provided. Salary £37k (€43k) + DOE. Email CV to philipwalsh@tiscali.co.uk or call 00447967342241/00447742045763
Vet Required
Countryside Vets require an experienced vet to join our practice. Predominantly large animal. No evening clinics. 1 in 5 rota. Practice base 10 minute drive from Kilkenny city in ballyragget. Mixture of progressive dairy farms and suckler farms and rapidly growing small animal clinic. Remuneration commensurate with experience.
Terms all negotiable. transport provided if required. Please contact Michael bergin on 0876331128 or bridgestvet@gmail.com to discuss further.
Vet Required
BurrenVets is seeking a 7th Vet to join our progressive mixed practice. Experience preferred but new graduates welcome. Modern purpose-built, well equipped clinics with a 60/40 LA/SA caseload in a friendly, supportive environment. 1 in 6 rota for majority of year and excellent opportunities for career development. VDS and VCI membership paid. CPD encouraged and funded. Email CVs to careers@burrenvets.ie . Visit www.burrenvets.ie/careers phone/WhatsApp Geraldine on 087 2517785.
Vet Required
Come to the beautiful Mourne Mountains and be part of our friendly, 4-vet-2-nurse mixed practice. Mixed vet, flexible FT/PT. Salary £35,000 to £55,000 DOE. Mon-Fri 9-6pm plus 1in4 rota.Excellent support available. Funded CPD6.6 weeks paid holiday.RCVS/VDS/AVSPNI paid. Accommodation/vehicle available if required. Contact Shantel on Shantel.lloyd@mourneveterinaryclinic.co.uk
SA Vet Required
Ballyorney veterinary clinic is seeking a full time small animal vet, at least one year experience required. We are a family run practise situated on the outskirts of Enniskerry, comprising of three vets specialising in both equine and small animal medicine. Salary commensurate experience, VDS and VCI included.
For more information please contact via email at ballyorneyvet@gmail.com, including your CV
Vet Required
Join Cherrywood Veterinary Clinic as a Veterinary Surgeon! Enjoy a full-time, permanent role with no out-of-hours duties, competitive salary, and generous CPD support. Manage your own casework, perform surgeries, and grow professionally in a supportive team. Apply now to shape the future of veterinary care! vetjobenquiries@gmail.com
Vet Required
Veterinary surgeon required for mixed practice in North Meath, approx. 50 mins from Dublin. 20% SA, 80% LA includes 2 days TB testing per week,1 in 4 rota all year round. Purpose built small animal clinic with all mod cons. Salary DOE €45,000 will consider generous commission terms if preferred. VDS,VCI and CPD covered. Please email CV to accounts@oldcastlevetcentre.ie or call Barry 0878163333
Vet Required
Vet required for four to five person practice in Castlerea Co Roscommon 65%LA,30%SA,5% equine. One in four weekend Rota. Member of XL Vets. Modern well equipped practice Excellent working environment and terms offered. Accommodation and transport available. CPD encouraged and excellent support provided. Please direct enquiries to Kevin Henry and CV to veterinarycvc@gmail.com
Vet Required
Veterinary Surgeons positions available due to present holders emigrating to New Zealand. 50 per cent large/ 50per cent small. Preferences accommodated.Purpose built office and clinic .Salary according to experience and negotiable. Good rota with light night work . VCI and VDS paid. Back-up support . Leadership role encouraged. Treacy and Sheehan, Listowel. Apply to pstreacy1414@gmail.com.
Mixed Vet Required
Vet required for mixed practice at Ballina Vet Clinic. We are a 6 vet practice with varied case load in all disciplines. 50% SA 50%LA and equine. Experience preferred but not essential. Special interests accomod. CPD/ certification encouraged. Well equipped SA facilities to hospital standard including imagyst. LA equipment blood machines, mobile DR xray, bull fertility testing, ultrasound. 1:5 rota with time off in lieu of weekends worked. Support staff and good back up provided.Excellent remuneration package ( salary plus expenses plus OOH bonus) with VDS, VCI and CPD covered. Please forward CV to fintan@ballinavetclinic.ie or call 087 9679708
Mixed Vet Required
Cavan Vet Group are looking for a mixed/LA Veterinary Surgeon to join our wonderful team. Located on the outskirts of Cavan we are easily accessible from the M3 and just 1.5hours from Dublin city. The ideally candidate would have experience in both small and large animal, The roll will be divided 70% small, 30% large, one in four W/E Rota. apply with CV to Ryan Mc Cabe: ryan.mccabe@cavanvets.ie
Mixed Vet Required
Vet Required For Mixed Animal Practice In Graiguenamanagh Co. Kilkenny,30% Small Animal 70% Large Animal. To Apply Please Reply To duiskevetcentre@gmail.com
Vet Required
Druids Lodge Veterinary in kilkenny are seeking a VCI registered mixed vet to join our team. 70% LA 30% SA no equine. 1 in 6 rota for 9 months of the year, 1 in 3 for spring. Experience preferred but not essential. Friendly supportive team.
Apply to dlvsltd@gmail.com
Mixed or SA Vet - Maternity Cover
O’Connors Ennis Veterinary Surgery is seeking a fun and committed VS to cover maternity leave from May 2025. Idexx machines, DR digital X-ray, LA and SA scanners, iM3 dental unit and more with support and chats available from our wonderful team (two VS, one RVN and 2 receptionists). Competitive and flexible conditions for the right candidate. Please e.mail with CV to niamhvet@gmail.com
SA Vet Required
Experienced vet required for Park Pets Veterinary, a thriving independent practice just off the M4. Dynamic team with excellent ratio of support staff to vets. DR radiography; ultrasound; blood machines etc. complex medical and surgical cases with a wide caseload. No OOH. CV and cover letter to frogersvet@hotmail.com
Vet Required
Enthusiastic Full-time or Part time colleague required to join expanding team of 10 Farm Vets in between 2 sites in Tyrone within the Sperrins. Would suit experienced vet or New Graduate as loads of support provide. Good mix of clinical medicine, surgery, scanning and herd health work. Excellent remuneration package available up to £63k DOE and great rota. Email to Cathal.mcnamee@campsievetcentre.com or phone Cathal on 00447712871555
Vet Required
ARK VETERINARY HOSPITAL, KILLARNEY REQUIRES A VETERINARY COLLEAGUE FOR OUR COMPANION ANIMAL HOSPITAL. FOUR AND HALF DAY WEEK AND ONE NIGHT PER WEEK OUT OF HOURS COVER. FRIENDLY AND SUPPORTED CLINIC. SALARY BASED ON EXPERIENCE. APLLY WITH CV TO : killarneyvetjob@gmail.com
Vet Required
Vet Required
Deise Vets have an opportunity for a VS to join our team. We are a busy mixed practice in a beautiful location. The role is 50% SA, 50% LA and the rota is 1-in-4. CPD is encouraged and funded. This role will suit someone with experience and good communication and clinical skills. Pay commensurate with experience. Apply to deisevetmairead@gmail.com
Mixed Vet Required
Experience mixed Vet (no equine) with a small animal bias required in Avondale Vets, Co. Wicklow (Arklow, Rathdrum & Tinahely). Incredible work life balance (1 in 8 rota all year, 4.5-day week). Great opportunity for career development, CPD provided. Overnight on-call accommodation provided. We're based just 40 mins south of Dublin. Apply to wicklowvetjob@gmail.com
SA Vet Required
At Parklands you will be part of a 13 SA vet team over 5 sites with a high medicine and soft tissue, orthopaedic and ECC case load availability. You would be working in a dynamic structured team towards 1st and 2nd opinion caseload with a structured career progression within a family environment. Salary up to £58k. Contact Andrew 0044 79 803 01465. Email: andrew.turkington@parklandsvets.co.uk
Mixed Vet Required
Parklands are looking for two mixed vets for our new practice in Drumahoe. Our small animal is based over 5 sites with a high medicine and soft tissue and orthopaedic case load availability. Our farm team ranges from consultancy, herd health and fertility management. Come and join our team of over 40 vets. Salary is £40-£55k + Vet Reward Scheme. Contact Andrew 0044 79 803 01465. Email: andrew.turkington@parklandsvets.co.uk
Mixed Vet Required
Auburn Vets are seeking a VCI registered, Mixed Vet Surgeon to join their practice in Mullingar. F/T, maternity cover position. 70% SA, 30% LA caseloads. Must be competent in routine SA surgery, Calving/Sections. OOH is 1 night per week plus 1 in 4 weekends. Up to €60K DOE. Generous CPD allowance, enhanced annual leave entitlements and other great benefits included. Email vetjobenquiries@gmail.com
Vet Required
VS required for ANZCVS Residency in Veterinary Ophthalmology at Eye Vet, Newport, Co Tipperary. Applications are invited for an ANZCVS Residency in Veterinary Ophthalmology. The position will commence in September 2025 and will run for a four-year fixed term. To ask for more details or to apply, please contact Natasha Mitchell at natasha@eyevet.ie. Application deadline 9th May 2025
SA Vet
Cavan Vet Group require experienced F/T SA Vet. Located on the outskirts of Cavan, easily accessible from the M3, 1.5hours from Dublin city. Fully equipped SA clinic with a great vets, vet nurses and support staff. Busy small animal clinic offering opportunities for career progression. Full-time position, generous time off, no OOH and 1 in 5 Saturdays, salary starting €65,000-€85,000. Contact Emma on 049 4373839, or apply with CV to emma.collum@cavanvets.ie
Mixed Animal Vets
Lower Ormond Veterinary Clinic requires two mixed Veterinary Surgeons to join expanding team. The ideal candidate would enjoy working in all aspects of mixed practice. Newly renovated clinic, well equipped with digital X-ray, haematology, biochemistry and dental machine. Experience an advantage but not essential. Good support provided. Attractive package available with CPD encouraged and funded. CVs to lowerormondvet@gmail.com or further enquiries to 087 2221655.
Vet
Village Vets in Raheny, Cabra & Sandyford require VS to join our clinic. New graduate or an experienced professional considered. VS mentors are available to help facilitate training. Latest equipment & technology in a modern, fully equipped clinic. Social budget each month to promote bonding & team events. Flexible working hours. CPD provided. Certs welcome and fully funded! Starting Salary 40k. CV and cover letter to recruitment@villagevets.ie
Vet
West Clare Vets is a new purposely built mixed animal clinic. We are seeking a full time experienced vet to join our team. Clinic is fully equipped with all modern diagnostics including dental machine, ultrasound and xray. 70% LA 30% SA VDS/VCI paid and CPD funded and encouraged. Salary commensurate with experience.Rota is shared with neighbouring practice 1 in 3. For more information please contact Elaine on 0879017643 or email CV to westclarevets@gmail.com
Vet
Full-time vet required to join a mixed practice in Kingscourt Co. Cavan. 80%LA/20%SA. 1:6 Rota. We are a supportive, easy-going, hard-working team, looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent communications skills. Modern fully equipped surgery. Attractive salary depending on experience. Please email with CV to kingscourtvets@gmail.com
Vet
VS required to join Mockler Veterinary. We are a progressive expanding 2 branch practice (Templemore/Roscrea) with a strong farm animal bias. Friendly supportive environment. Experience preferred but not essential. Excellent support and mentoring for new graduates. 1 in 5 rota. CPD encouraged and paid. VDS paid. Please send C.V's to mocklerveterinary@hotmail.com.
Vet
O'Keeffe Veterinary Clinic, require a mix practice vet 60% Large 40% Small, 1 in 3 LA Rota, no SA OOH's Experience preferred but not essential, back up support always available. Salary commensurate with experience. Equipped small animal clinic, Biochemistry, digital x-ray, Ultrasound & gas anaesthesia. CV to joeokeeffevets@gmail.com