This is a rare opportunity to join a brand new ECC and out-of-hours service from the very beginning. All Pets Veterinary Hospital is already highly regarded across Ireland for its clinical standards and collaborative team, and this new service is being built to set a new benchmark for emergency care in the region.
You’ll be working as part of a dedicated night team of experienced professionals, in an environment designed to deliver high-quality, consistent emergency care while being fully supported by a well-established hospital.
You’ll work every Sunday + bank holidays with shifts running from 2:30pm to 7:30pm when the night team will take over.
Based in the Drogheda hospital, you’ll have access to excellent facilities including digital radiography, ultrasound, a fully equipped in-house lab, modern surgical theatres, and dedicated hospital wards.
While CT and MRI are not on-site, the team works closely with UCD to ensure fast-tracked referrals when needed.
This is a busy, established hospital, so your caseload will be varied, interesting, and genuinely rewarding - ideal for someone looking to build depth and confidence in emergency medicine.
You’ll be joining a large, experienced, and approachable team, with a range of clinical interests across surgery, medicine, dentistry, and ECC.
It’s a collaborative environment where people support each other, share knowledge, and take pride in delivering excellent patient care. Development is actively encouraged, with funded CPD, support for further qualifications, and paid professional memberships.
This role is ideal for a confident, experienced vet who enjoys emergency work and is comfortable working independently overnight. You would need to be competent in small animal medical and surgical emergencies.
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our staff, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement
Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday)
Paid Maternity Leave Package
Paid Paternity Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
Paid Bereavement Leave
Company Sick Pay
€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
VCI membership paid
VDS cover paid
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&Cs 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, Clinical Board and many more)
A Career That Grows With You
This isn’t just another night role. It’s an opportunity to be part of building something new, within a hospital that already has a strong reputation for excellence.
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your emergency skillset, work with a great team, and enjoy a rota that genuinely gives you your time back, we’d love to hear from you.
Unit 3 & 4 Bloomsbury Centre, Donore Road, Drogheda, A92 KF67, Ireland
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Speak to Jim Dixon from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.