Veterinary Practitioner - Small Animal

Value Vets, Co Cork — Permanent | Full-time or Part-time | Salary up to €65,000 DOE

Shape Your Next Chapter in Small Animal Practice

Veterinary Practitioner – Small Animal

Value Vets is seeking a confident, capable Veterinary Surgeon to join our friendly, close-knit team in a permanent role that offers autonomy, stability and real job satisfaction. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality care, build strong client relationships, and be a key clinical presence in a busy, well-run practice. We are open to flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours.

Value Vets is a well-established small animal clinic with a strong local reputation for compassionate, high-standard veterinary care that remains accessible and affordable. The clinic is modern and well-equipped with digital X-ray, ultrasound, kennelling facilities, and up-to-date diagnostic tools to support medical and surgical cases. The small team includes one other experienced vet, a veterinary nurse, and a dedicated receptionist, fostering a supportive, collaborative environment.

Expect a varied caseload with a mix of consultations, routine surgery, diagnostics (including dentistry, imaging and blood work), and ongoing case management. You will advise and support pet owners to help them make informed health decisions. As part of a small team, you’ll contribute to running the branch, maintaining clinical standards, ensuring smooth operations, and collaborating with nursing and support staff to deliver excellent care.

The rota is designed with balance in mind: Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, with 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 8 Sundays. There is no out-of-hours work, and only two bank holidays per year. Part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcome.

VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon with solid experience in first-opinion small animal practice. There are sole-charge elements within a two-vet setup, so you should be confident in routine consultations and surgery. This role is best suited to an established GP vet rather than a new graduate, but autonomy, responsibility and trusted clinical leadership will help you thrive.

• VCI registration in good standing and proven experience in small animal practice. • Comfortable with sole charge in a two-vet team and capable of handling routine consultations and surgery.

Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and long-term career. This includes:

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• Work Life Balance & Employee Wellbeing
  
• 22 days annual leave
  
• Birthday leave
  
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave packages
  
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
• Company Sick Pay & Bereavement Leave
  
• Access to EAP & Wellbeing Centre
  
• Structured rota tailored to your life
  

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• Career Development
  
• €1300 annual CPD allowance with 40 hours paid CPD leave (pro-rata)
  
• Full funding for Certificates/Diplomas/PhD’s
  
• Opportunities for clinical and leadership progression
  
• VCI and VDS memberships fully covered
  
• Dedicated CARE fund - €1,100 annually to support exceptional cases
  

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• Additional Benefits
  
• Annual Pay Reviews
  
• Employer Pension Contributions
  
• Discounted Veterinary Fees across the IVC Evidensia network
  
• Free Flu Vaccinations
  
• Access to “Pawesome” Benefits – retail and lifestyle discounts
  
• Opportunities to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurses Committee, Clinical Board, and more)
  

If you’re an experienced small animal vet in Cork looking for a role where your skills are trusted, your workload is manageable, and your contribution is valued, we’d love to hear from you. This could be the role that reminds you why you chose veterinary medicine in the first place. Let’s start the conversation.

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Up to €65,000 DOE