Veterinary Practitioner – Small Animal 

 

Ark Vets, Galway 
Full-time, Permanent 
Salary DOE 

 

Shape Your Future in a Progressive, Well-Equipped Hospital 

Looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, work alongside a supportive and experienced team, and enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload? 

 

Ark Vets Galway offers exactly that - a busy, forward-thinking practice with both first opinion and referral work, excellent facilities, and a genuine focus on team collaboration and clinical excellence. 

 

The Role 

This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week across 4–5 days, with shifts scheduled on a rota basis between 8:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday. 

 

You’ll manage a mix of consultations, surgical procedures, and case work, with the opportunity to further develop your interests - particularly in surgery, imaging, or dentistry. 

 

The practice operates a shared out-of-hours rota with a neighbouring IVC practice, currently 1 in 9 weeknights and 1 in 9 weekends. Weekday on-call is supported with time off in lieu, ensuring a balanced approach to workload and rest. 

 

Facilities & Team 

You’ll be based across our Galway sites, including our referral centre in Knocknacarra and our city centre branch. Our facilities include advanced diagnostics and surgical equipment such as CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, dental suites, and modern operating theatres. 

 

You’ll join a well-established, collaborative team of veterinary professionals, including experienced vets, veterinary nurses, a practice manager, and dedicated support staff, all committed to delivering exceptional patient care. 

 

What We’re Looking For 

We’re seeking a confident, experienced small animal vet who is comfortable managing first opinion cases and enjoys a varied clinical workload. 

 

You must be VCI registered, able to work independently, and committed to delivering a high standard of patient and client care. A certificate or strong interest in developing a particular clinical area would be highly valued. 

 

Please note this role is not suitable for new graduates or those requiring close mentorship. 

 

What We Offer 

We recognise that our people are key to our success and are committed to supporting you both professionally and personally. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include: 

Work Life Balance 

22 Days Annual Leave 

Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday) 

Focus on Employee Wellbeing 

Paid Maternity Leave Package 

Paid Paternity Leave 

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&Cs apply) 

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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 a Career You’re Proud Of 

At Ark Vets, you’re not just joining a practice - you’re joining a team that values collaboration, encourages development, and invests in your future. 

 

If you’re ready for a role where you can grow your skills, work with great people, and make a genuine impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.