Experienced Veterinary Surgeon

Are you ready to work alongside exceptional veterinary professionals in a supportive, high-quality environment? At Village Vets, we take pride in our dedication to delivering the highest standards of animal care. Supported by a dedicated medical team who prioritise continuous upskilling and professional growth, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in your role while expanding your expertise.Our ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in a small animal practice and be highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player. In Village Vets we strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and the best service to our clients. We are proud to support our staff with a comprehensive CPD program and we welcome and encourage any interest in further education.Responsibilities:• Perform a range of surgical procedures, including routine spays/neuters, among others with confidence and precision• Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets• Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient• Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively• Keep medical records up to date and accurate• Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels• Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.• Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.• Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets• Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.• Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets• Ensure that all bills are priced correctly• Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.• Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.• Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.• Carry out any ad hoc veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/lead vet.• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.Administrative duties:• Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.• Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.• Complete pet passports where applicable.• Sign off vaccination records.• Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures. Knowledge & Skills Specification for a Veterinary SurgeonCriteria Essential Desirable Professional/Technical Qualification Current registration with VCIMVB or Equivalent Further qualification specific to Veterina