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22 days Annual Leave 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 Care Fund – Annual contribution of €1,100 to use on a case of your choice to ensure a successful outcome with your patient
VCI membership paid VDS cover paid
Annual Pay Reviews 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)
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Veterinary Practitioner - Small Animal
The Pet Hospital, Waterford City
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Veterinary Practitioner – Small Animal
The Pet Hospital, Waterford
Full-time, Permanent
Part-time or flexible working patterns considered
Salary commensurate with experience
A Friendly, High-Quality GP Role in the Heart of Waterford
If you’re a confident small animal vet who enjoys genuine client relationships, solid clinical standards, and working as part of a close-knit team, this could be a really rewarding next step.
The Pet Hospital is a well-established, community-focused practice offering a steady, varied GP caseload in a supportive, down-to-earth environment. We’re ideally suited to confident junior or experienced vets who are happy managing first-opinion work and value teamwork, autonomy, and balance in equal measure.
What Your Day-to-Day Will Look Like
This is a true general practice role, combining consultations, routine surgery, medical workups and shared emergency care. You’ll typically work five days per week between 9am and 5pm, with a shared 1-in-3 Saturday rota. Out-of-hours work is shared fairly within the team.
While there will be some minor sole-charge responsibility from time to time, you’ll always be supported by a small, experienced team who know each other well and work collaboratively.
The Clinic & Team
The Pet Hospital is a compact, well-equipped small animal clinic right in the centre of Waterford City. Facilities include digital X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory, allowing you to work cases to a good clinical standard without the pressure of an overwhelming caseload.
You’ll be joining a friendly team of two vets, two nurses and three support staff. We pride ourselves on a calm, respectful working atmosphere and strong relationships with our loyal client base.
Two Practices, One Supportive Network
Although this role is primarily based at The Pet Hospital, we work closely with our nearby sister practice, City Vets. This means occasional cross-cover or collaboration when needed - but importantly, the role remains firmly rooted in the smaller, more personal setting of The Pet Hospital.
City Vets is a larger hospital with a broader caseload, offering optional exposure to more complex cases and the opportunity to develop specific interests over time, without losing the close-team feel that defines this role.
Who This Role Will Suit
We’re looking for a VCI-registered veterinary surgeon who is confident in routine soft tissue surgery and comfortable managing first-opinion consultations independently. You should enjoy working in a small team, communicate well with clients and colleagues, and be happy with occasional sole charge.
This position is not suitable for new graduates or those requiring close day-to-day mentoring, but confident junior vets and more experienced clinicians are very welcome to apply.
Why Waterford?
Waterford offers the best of both worlds - a vibrant city with a relaxed pace. From coastal walks and beaches to historic streets, great cafés and an active arts scene, it’s a lovely place to live or commute to, with excellent transport links and a strong sense of community.
Rewarding You Properly
In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive benefits package:
Work Life Balance
Focus on Employee Wellbeing
Development
Professional Memberships
Additional Benefits
Interested?
If you’re looking for a solid, enjoyable GP role where you’re trusted, supported and valued - without losing work–life balance - we’d love to hear from you.
The Pet Hospital
5 Canada St, Waterford City, X91 N924, 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.
Any questions before applying?
Speak to Shonagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.