Lead Veterinary Surgeon - Dublin

Lead Veterinarian Dublin

Salary: 90,EU
Full-time, Permanent (40 hours/week)
Posted by:
The Vet Office

The Vet Office is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Veterinarian to join a well-established veterinary clinic located in Dublin
.

This is a key leadership role within a busy, progressive practice, ideal for a clinician who is passionate about delivering excellent veterinary care while inspiring and supporting a high-performing team.

• Act as an ambassador for the clinics values, culture and standards, both internally and externally.
• Lead the clinical team with a positive, proactive approach, offering coaching, mentoring and support to veterinary surgeons, nurses and support staff.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with the full team, ensuring alignment with clinical, operational and organisational goals.
• Collaborate closely with operational, medical and support teams to define and deliver the clinics strategic direction.
• Promote an inclusive workplace culture that values equality, diversity and shared success.

• Serve as the named person for PAS Accreditation and ensure ongoing compliance with VCI Code of Standards (COS) regulations.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgement and encourage best practice clinical standards across the team.
• Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, purchasing procedures and new initiatives.
• Oversee development and progression of the veterinary team through mentorship, case discussions and structured clinical support.
• Support the Head RVN in driving exceptional nursing and patient care standards.
• Promote preventative healthcare, including vaccinations, parasite control, PHPs and pet insurance.
• Foster a culture that values high-quality clinical work, ensuring accurate estimating, transparency and correct billing.

• Work closely with senior management to build and implement the annual business plan for the clinic.
• Take accountability for achieving clinic-level KPIs, including revenue, profitability, clinical quality, client satisfaction and team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement across all areas of the practice to ensure long-term sustainability and growth.

The successful candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health cash plan
  .
• Gym membership
  .
• Free Pet Health Plan.

• Paid Charity Day to volunteer with an organisation of choice.
• Length-of-service holiday increases to reward long-term commitment.
• Unpaid leave options for travel, life events, or extended time off.

• Fully funded CPD programme
  , planned annually and scheduled within working hours to encourage participation.
• Commitment to continuous clinical development and progressive veterinary medicine.

• Statutory Sick Pay Scheme
• Maternity Benefit
  .
• Paternity Benefit
  .
• Adoptive Benefit
  .

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine and registration (or eligibility for registration) with the VCI
  .
• Strong clinical experience in small animal practice.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and interest in developing and supporting a team.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Commitment to high clinical standards, operational efficiency and outstanding client care.

If you are an experienced veterinarian looking to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team in Dublin, please send your CV to with the subject line:
Lead Vet Dublin
.