If you're a Veterinary Surgeon who enjoys the variety that mixed practice offers and wants to be part of a friendly, progressive team, this could be exactly what you're looking for.
At Wexford Veterinary Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to work across both farm and companion animal medicine, with the flexibility to shape your caseload around your interests and strengths. Whether you enjoy fertility work and herd health visits, surgery and diagnostics, or a combination of both, you'll be supported to build a role that keeps your days varied and rewarding.
This position would suit a vet with previous exposure to mixed practice who is confident working independently and keen to continue developing their clinical skills within a collaborative environment.
One of the biggest attractions of this role is the diversity of work available.
On the farm animal side, you'll be supporting local farming clients with herd and flock health planning, fertility work, routine procedures, preventative healthcare, calvings, lambings and emergency call-outs. You'll have the chance to build genuine relationships with farmers and become a trusted advisor within the local agricultural community.
Alongside this, you'll be involved in a busy and rewarding small animal caseload. From consultations and routine preventative care through to medical workups, surgery and inpatient care, you'll be able to maintain and further develop your companion animal skills. For candidates who would like to increase their confidence in certain aspects of small animal practice, support and training can be provided.
This is the kind of role where no two days are ever quite the same.
We know that work-life balance matters.
The rota includes a 1-in-4 on-call commitment, with time off in lieu provided, ensuring your additional efforts are recognised and balanced appropriately.
Weekday shifts are shared across the team and rotate between: 8:00am to 5:00pm; or 11:00am to 8:00pm.
Weekend responsibilities are shared within a supportive veterinary team, ensuring a fair and manageable workload.
Wexford Veterinary Hospital is a modern, well-equipped mixed practice with the facilities, caseload and team support needed to deliver excellent patient care.
Our clinical facilities include dedicated surgical theatres, an advanced dental suite, in-house laboratory equipment, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy and rapid diagnostic capabilities. These resources allow our team to work cases thoroughly and maintain a high standard of clinical care across both farm and companion animal patients.
You'll be joining a welcoming team of 8 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Veterinary Nurses and an experienced support team, all working closely together to provide outstanding care to our patients and clients. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and we pride ourselves on creating an environment where colleagues support one another, share knowledge and continue to develop professionally.
We're also passionate about animal welfare within our local community, supporting local rescue organisations, charity initiatives and neutering programmes throughout the year.
Located in Ireland's beautiful Sunny South East, Wexford offers an exceptional quality of life.
With stunning beaches, coastal walks, water sports, excellent restaurants, vibrant local festivals and a welcoming community, it's easy to see why so many veterinary professionals choose to build their careers here. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventures, a relaxed pace of life or a strong sense of community, Wexford offers the perfect balance.
We're keen to hear from Veterinary Surgeons who enjoy the challenge and variety of mixed practice and are committed to providing excellent clinical and client care.
To be considered, you'll need to be:
A VCI-registered Veterinary Surgeon.
Eligible to work in Ireland (visa sponsorship is not available for this position).
Comfortable working across both farm and companion animal practice.
Confident managing medical and surgical cases.
A strong communicator who enjoys building relationships with clients and colleagues.
Committed to continuous professional development and learning.
While we welcome candidates from a range of backgrounds, this role is best suited to vets who have already gained some experience within mixed practice. Unfortunately, it is not suitable for new graduates requiring a high level of structured mentorship.
22 Days Annual Leave
Birthday Leave (paid day off on your birthday)
Paid Maternity Leave Package
Paid Paternity Leave
Cycle to Work Scheme
Full access to EAP and Wellbeing Centre
Paid Bereavement Leave
Company Sick Pay
€1300 annual CPD allowance with 5 days paid CPD days pro rata
Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical
VCI membership paid
VDS cover paid
Annual Pay Reviews
Dedicated CARE fund – annual contribution of €1,100 from IVC Evidensia for each Vet to use on a case of your choice to ensure successful outcome with your patient (T&Cs apply)
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)
If you're looking for a genuinely mixed veterinary role with a supportive team, excellent facilities, strong farm and companion animal caseloads, and the opportunity to enjoy everything Wexford has to offer, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and discover where a career with Wexford Veterinary Hospital could take you.
Distillery Rd, Whitewell, Wexford Town, Y35 W88E, Ireland
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Farm animals
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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.
Speak to Shonagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.