Lead Veterinary Surgeon – Village Vets

Location: Village Vets Celbridge

Reports to: Regional Director

Salary: Range of 65-75k + Bonus and Additional Lead Vet Supplement

Join Village Vets as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon, where you’ll combine clinical excellence with inspiring leadership. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of your clinic, lead a passionate team, and deliver outstanding patient care.

This role offers: ✔ Competitive salary ✔ €5,000 annual Lead Vet supplement ✔ Annual bonus up to 20% of salary ✔ Multi-year Greenfield bonus- potential for profit share paid as bonus after 3 years.

We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our brand-new, modern, bright, state-of-the-art veterinary clinic in Celbridge. Our new clinic is in a fantastic location- right beside local shops and coffee shops, with plenty of parking and a thriving, growing community around us.

You’ll be joining the Village Vets Team- an established and supportive veterinary group with a strong network of neighbouring clinics. You’ll have access to excellent mentorship, collaboration, and continuous professional development opportunities.

We’re looking for an Experienced Veterinary Surgeon (3+ years) to join our team. Our ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in a small animal practice, have a big interest in medicine and surgery and be highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player.

Our new purpose-built facility includes:

· Two spacious waiting rooms — including a separate cat-only area

· Three fully equipped consultation rooms

· Two modern surgical suites and a large prep room.

· A dedicated dental room

· An x-ray/imaging room

· Separate dog and cat wards for optimal patient comfort

What You’ll Do

• Lead with purpose: Motivate and mentor your team, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and clinical excellence.
• Deliver top-tier care: Set the standard in veterinary practice, ensuring compliance with VCI regulations and promoting preventative healthcare.
• Drive performance: Own the clinic’s business plan, working with support teams to meet clinical, operational, and financial goals.
• Champion engagement: Build a positive, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, with the backing and stability of a trusted name in veterinary care.

If you’re a passionate vet looking for your next step in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we’d love to hear from you