Veterinary Practitioner - Small Animal

Shenick Veterinary Hospital, Skerries

Permanent | Full-Time

Salary up to €60,000 DOE

Join a Leading Small Animal Hospital with Real Clinical Opportunity

Shenick Veterinary Hospital in Skerries is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Practitioner to join our well-established, progressive team on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is more than a typical GP role – it’s your chance to work in a large, modern hospital environment with exceptional facilities, a collaborative team, and the freedom to shape your clinical future.

 

 

A Role That Grows With You

We’re looking for a confident vet with solid first-opinion experience who is ready to take the next step. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys general practice or those eager to develop a niche clinical focus over time. Whether your interests lie in internal medicine, surgery, or another pathway, you’ll have the support, case exposure and flexibility to progress towards advanced or referral-level work in the future.

Your day-to-day will include a mix of consultations, case work-ups, routine procedures and surgery, with the time and support needed to work cases to a high standard.

 

 

A True Hospital Setting

Based primarily in our flagship Skerries hospital, you’ll enjoy access to outstanding facilities, including:

*Multiple fully-equipped operating suites

*Separate dog and cat wards

*On-site hydrotherapy pool with a dedicated rehabilitation team

*Comprehensive in-house diagnostics

You’ll work alongside a skilled and supportive team of GP vets, experienced nurses, and support staff, with additional collaboration across our branch clinics in Balbriggan and Stamullen.

 

 

Work-Life Balance That Works

We understand the importance of balance and have created a rota that supports both your professional and personal life:

*40-hour week

*1 in 3 Saturdays (daytime only)

*No out-of-hours or on-call

*No bank holidays

This structure gives you consistency, predictability, and time to recharge.

 

 

Who We’re Looking For

*VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon (essential)

*Proven experience in small animal first-opinion practice

*Confident with routine consultations, medical work-ups and standard surgeries

*A proactive, team-oriented approach with a desire to grow clinically

Please note: this role is not suitable for new graduates or those requiring a high level of mentorship, but could suit a capable junior vet ready to step up.