Sunbeam Veterinary Hospital in Northpoint has a new opening for a Veterinary Surgeon to join their Night team. This is an amazing opportunity to work alongside an experienced, and vibrant team with the chance to further develop your skills in emergency medicine in a busy, well-equipped referral hospital.
Job Title: Veterinary Surgeon – OOH / Emergency
Location: Sunbeam Veterinary Hospital, Northpoint, Cork
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: up to €65,000 commensurate with experience level
Robust company benefits included
The Role
Make a difference and save lives
Full-time, Permanent position based in our state-of-the-art Northpoint hospital 7 nights on, 14 nights off rotation Shifts are 7pm-8am Generous annual leave entitlements Professional development encouraged and fully funded Professional memberships paid Strong focus on Employee Wellbeing and Work-life balance
Applicant Requirements
What we need from you
All applicants must be registered to practice Veterinary Medicine with the VCI and available to work in Ireland immediately Preferred: additional qualification in emergency medicine or similar. Not essential—strong interest or willingness to develop also accepted. Experience is required for this role - all levels of experience will be considered. This position is not suitable for new graduate Veterinarians.
Why Work for Sunbeam?
We are a 100% Small Animal veterinary group based around Cork city. Our very busy referral hospital is based in Northpoint on the Northside of Cork city. We also have clinics located in Blackpool, Cobh, Passage West and on Kinsale Road. Our industry leading referral services include CT Scanning, Radiography, Ultrasound, Laparoscopy, Endoscopy, Inhouse Laboratory, Orthopaedic Surgery (including spinal surgery), Hospitalisation facilities, Canine Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation, and a 24-hour Emergency Service located in our main referral centre at Northpoint. We have a good client base with a strong focus on patient welfare and high clinical standards. The practice fosters a very supportive and caring environment where real emphasis is placed on ensuring a great work/life balance for all staff.
Since opening in 2003 we have improved the range and quality of services available to our clients and we are continually looking to expand. At present, we have over 40+ staff members in our group including 16 Veterinary Surgeons, 18 Veterinary Nurses and 8 Support staff. Many of our Vets and Nurses hold their own certificates or specialize in their own area of interest and we encourage further professional development with our fully funded certificates.
Benefits - Subject to Pro Rata
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:
Work Life Balance
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement 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 €1,350 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, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board and many more)