Veterinary Practitioner - Small Animal

Veterinary Practitioner – Small Animal    Ark Vets, Galway  Full-time, Permanent  Salary DOE    Shape Your Future in a Progressive, Well-Equipped Hospital  Looking for a role where you can develop your clinical skills, work alongside a supportive and experienced team, and enjoy a varied and rewarding caseload?    Ark Vets Galway offers exactly that - a busy, forward-thinking practice with both first opinion and referral work, excellent facilities, and a genuine focus on team collaboration and clinical excellence.    The Role  This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week across 4–5 days, with shifts scheduled on a rota basis between 8:30am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.    You’ll manage a mix of consultations, surgical procedures, and case work, with the opportunity to further develop your interests - particularly in surgery, imaging, or dentistry.    The practice operates a shared out-of-hours rota with a neighbouring IVC practice, currently  approximately 1 in 6. Weekday on-call is supported with time off in lieu, ensuring a balanced approach to workload and rest.    Facilities & Team  You’ll be based across our Galway sites, including our referral centre in Knocknacarra and our city centre branch. Our facilities include advanced diagnostics and surgical equipment such as CT, ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, dental suites, and modern operating theatres.    You’ll join a well-established, collaborative team of veterinary professionals, including experienced vets, veterinary nurses, a practice manager, and dedicated support staff, all committed to delivering exceptional patient care.    What We’re Looking For  We’re seeking a confident, experienced small animal vet who is comfortable managing first opinion cases and enjoys a varied clinical workload.    You must be VCI registered, able to work independently, and committed to delivering a high standard of patient and client care. A certificate or strong interest in developing a particular clinical area would be highly valued.    Please note this role is not suitable for new graduates or those requiring close mentorship.    What We Offer  We recognise that our people are key to our success and are committed to supporting you both professionally and personally. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include:  Work Life Balance  22 Days Annual Leave  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 / PhD’s you may want to pursue  Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical  Professional Memberships  VCI membership paid  VDS cover paid  Additional Benefits  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)    Build a Career You’re Proud Of  At Ark Vets, you’re not just joining a practice - you’re joining a team that values collaboration, encourages development, and invests in your future.    If you’re ready for a role where you can grow your skills, work with great people, and make a genuine impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.