Join a welcoming and supportive team. O’Dowd Veterinary Hospital is seeking a mixed Veterinary Surgeon to join their team in Ardee, County Louth.

The Role

• Full-time, permanent position for a Mixed Veterinary Surgeon
  

• Duties include all aspects of SA and LA veterinary medicine
  

• 5 days (40 hours) per week including 1 in 4 at most on call
  

• Salary commensurate with experience level
  

• To start November 2024
  

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement
  

• Generous CPD allowance
  

• Professional memberships paid
  

• Robust benefits included (see below)
  
  

Applicant Requirements

• All applicants must be registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland and eligible to work in Ireland
  

• All levels of experience will be considered
  

• Applicants must hold a valid Irish driver's license due to the nature of the OOH component of the role
  
  

Who we are
O’Dowd Veterinary is a long established, mixed companion and farm animal veterinary hospital. Our hospital is a modern, purpose-built facility including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house idexx laboratory, a fully equipped dedicated dental suite, 3 consultation rooms, administrative area, large reception area, and much more. We have expanded over the years and we now employ approximately 20 long-established staff. We have an enthusiastic, progressive team of 7 veterinary practitioners, 6 veterinary nurses, an animal care assistant and 5 support staff that provide a full range of veterinary services. We offer a gold standard of care to both patients and clients from our practices in Ardee and a small branch practice in Dunleer. Our practices are only 1 hour commute from both Belfast and Dublin, just off the M1 motorway.
We are extremely proud of our standard of care and our friendly, supportive work environment.

Check out our website here: www.odowdveterinary.ie

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 entitlements
  

• 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 / Ph D’s you may want to pursue
  

• Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical
  

• Care Fund – Annual contribution of €1,100 to use on a case of your choice to ensure a successful outcome with your patient
  

Professional Memberships

• VCI membership paid
  

• VDS cover paid
  

Additional Benefits

• Annual Pay Reviews
  

• 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)
  
  

As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch.

Any questions before applying?
Speak to Shónagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.

Shónagh Dawson RVN
Talent Partner (Ireland)
+353 (0) 86 085 0891
shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com