Lead Vet, Full Time, Portmarnock, County Dublin

Location: Village Vets Portmarnock

Reports to: Regional Director

Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 + up to 20% Performance Related Bonus + Lead Vet Bonus + Greenfield Bonus Potential + 3k Sign On Bonus + Support with Temporary Accommodation.

Schedule: 5 day week, 1:4 Saturdays, 1:12 Sundays

Accommodation Options Available.

This is a role with genuine scope to make your mark — supporting your colleagues, developing clinical standards, driving preventative healthcare and helping the practice achieve its ambitions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic vet who enjoys combining excellent clinical care with people leadership and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a busy, successful practice.

You'll have the autonomy to lead and develop the clinical team, champion high standards of patient care and work closely with the Head Nurse and wider Village Vets team to deliver an exceptional experience for both clients and their pets.

About the Role

• 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

• Lead the delivery of the clinic’s business plan and performance targets

• Monitor financial performance, KPIs, and clinic profitability

• Ensure effective communication across the team and with wider business functions

• Support operational efficiency and implementation of new initiatives

Why Village Vets Portmarnock?

• Modern, well-equipped clinic with up-to-date diagnostic and treatment facilities only newly opened in 2026.

• Build relationships with clients from the beginning

• Supportive & friendly team culture with a strong focus on collaborating and professional development.

• Excellent CPD and training opportunities, including funded CPD, structured programmes and support for further qualifications.

• Clinical variety with services including surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, imaging and preventative healthcare.

• Fantastic coastal location, close to Velvet Strand, with plenty of opportunities for a lunchtime walk or after-work reset.

• Easy commute, with the DART nearby and free on-site parking.

• Strong benefits package, including health support, gym subsidy, pension, enhanced family leave, Bike to Work and a free pet health plan.

• Join an established veterinary group with a family-run heritage dating back to 1980 and a growing network of clinics across Ireland

About You

• Qualified Veterinary Surgeon (MVB or equivalent)

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in practice

• Previous leadership or senior vet experience preferred

• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Passionate about team development, patient care, and client service

• Commercially aware with an interest in clinic performance

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:

• Performance related bonus/Lead Vet bonus and Greenfield bonus potential

• Health cash plan

• Pension scheme

• Gym membership subsidy

• Free pet health plan

• Paid charity day

• Additional leave with service

• 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