Village Vets
Lead ECC Vet, Full Time,Dundrum, South Dublin

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Location: Dundrum
Reports to: Regional Director
Schedule: Full time 40 hour week, 5 day a week role with weekend rotation (1:4 Sat, 1:13 Sun). We can be flexible on the specific hours. Ideally some overlap with night team.
Salary: €75,000- €85,000k + Lead Vet Bonus + Sign on Bonus: €4,000 + up to 20% Performance Bonus
We're looking for an experienced veterinary surgeon who wants to take the next step in their career, and have genuine influence over clinical standards, team development and the future direction of our Dundrum hospital.
Why Village Vets Dundrum?
This is a great opportunity if you're already a Senior Vet, Deputy Lead or Lead Vet and are looking for your next challenge.
- More influence over clinical standards and decision-making
- The opportunity to develop and mentor other vets and your own areas of clinical interest
- A leadership role within a busy 24-hour hospital
- Access to a wider network of clinical expertise and support
- A role where you can make a genuine difference to the team and patient care
- You'll be joining an established team with an experienced nursing team alongside you
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About the Role
This is a senior co-leadership position within Village Vets, with joint overall responsibility for clinic performance with, team leadership, and clinical standards across our 24-hour hospital.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the clinical team, promoting a positive and inclusive culture
- Deliver high standards of clinical care and lead on clinical best practice
- Oversee compliance with VCI regulations and accreditation standards
- Mentor and support the veterinary team in clinical development and career progression
- Work closely with the Head Nurse to ensure excellent patient care across the clinic
- Drive preventative healthcare and client education
- Work closely with the Regional Director on the development and performance of the hospital.
- Help identify opportunities to improve clinical services, client experience and hospital performance
About You
- Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MVB or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in practice
- Previous leadership or senior vet experience preferred
- Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills
- Passionate about team development, patient care, and client service
- Commercially aware with an interest in clinic performance
- ECC certificate holder highly desirable
- Flexibility with shifts to support our overnight and weekend service.


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What’s in it For You… At a Glance
In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:
- Health cash plan
- Pension scheme
- Gym membership subsidy
- Free pet health plan
- Paid charity day
- Additional leave with service
- VCR Registration and VCI Indemnity Insurance paid
- Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
- Statutory sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
- Bike to work scheme
You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
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