Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon – €68,000–€80,000 + €3,000 Joining Bonus, Dublin


Company:	Synchronised Solution ltd
Salary:	£58,000 to £73,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dublin, NW4 4RU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

€68,000–€80,000 salary + €3,000 joining bonus

URGENT OPPORTUNITY – Full-time and part-time night patterns available

Synchronised Solutions is recruiting an experienced Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Surgeon to join a modern and well-equipped small animal veterinary hospital in South Dublin.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced veterinary surgeon with a strong interest in emergency medicine, critical care and emergency surgery to join an expanding ECC service.

The practice offers a collaborative clinical environment, modern facilities and the opportunity to manage a varied and challenging caseload of emergency and hospitalised patients.

Why This Opportunity?

€68,000–€80,000 salary, depending on experience

€3,000 joining bonus

Full-time position with flexibility around night-shift patterns

Part-time options may also be considered

Opportunity to work within a developing Emergency & Critical Care service

Modern, recently upgraded veterinary hospital

Complex emergency and hospitalised caseload

Strong focus on clinical standards and teamwork

Excellent opportunity to further develop ECC and emergency surgical skills

Comprehensive benefits and funded CPD

About the Veterinary Hospital

The hospital has recently expanded its services to provide Emergency and Critical Care out of hours, supported by upgraded facilities and an experienced clinical team.

The modern hospital environment provides facilities to support the investigation, treatment and ongoing management of emergency and critically ill patients.

The team works collaboratively across veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses to provide high-quality emergency and inpatient care.

About the Role

As an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon, you will be responsible for the assessment, stabilisation, diagnosis and treatment of emergency and critically ill small animal patients.

Your responsibilities will include:

Rapid assessment and triage of emergency patients

Making confident, time-critical clinical decisions

Stabilising critically ill and injured patients

Developing appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans

Performing emergency procedures and surgery

Managing trauma cases

Performing emergency abdominal surgery, including GDV surgery and exploratory laparotomy

Performing soft-tissue emergency surgery

Managing cases involving foreign bodies and penetrating injuries

Performing procedures such as splenectomy where clinically indicated

Carrying out and interpreting blood work, imaging, urinalysis and other diagnostic investigations

Managing hospitalised and critically ill patients

Providing intensive fluid therapy and nutritional support

Managing anaesthesia and peri-operative care in emergency patients

Performing advanced catheter placement and emergency stabilisation procedures

Providing high-quality consultations and routine clinical care where required

Maintaining accurate and comprehensive clinical records

Communicating clearly and compassionately with clients during emergency situations

Working closely with the ECC nursing and veterinary teams

Participating in effective case handovers and continuity of care

About You

We are looking for an experienced Emergency Veterinary Surgeon / ECC Veterinary Surgeon who is confident managing challenging cases and making clinical decisions under pressure.

Working Pattern

The position is primarily focused on night-time Emergency & Critical Care.

The team is open to discussing different working patterns, with full-time and part-time options available for the right candidate.

This flexibility makes the opportunity particularly attractive to an experienced veterinary surgeon looking for a dedicated ECC role while maintaining a sustainable working pattern.

Salary & Benefits

The successful candidate will receive:

€68,000–€80,000 salary, depending on experience

€3,000 joining bonus

In addition, the benefits package includes:

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

VCI registration fees paid

VDS indemnity fees paid

Funded CPD and CPD allowance

Access to webinars and online training

Certificate funding opportunities

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

Additional annual leave with length of service

Paid charity day

Statutory sick pay

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits

Bike to Work scheme

Why Consider This ECC Veterinary Surgeon Job in Dublin?

This is a senior Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon opportunity in Dublin offering an excellent salary, joining bonus and the chance to work within an expanding ECC service.

For a veterinary surgeon with substantial emergency, hospital or referral experience, this role provides the opportunity to manage complex cases, perform emergency surgery and further develop specialist ECC skills within a supportive clinical team.

The location also offers excellent accessibility within Dublin, making this an attractive opportunity for veterinary surgeons looking to build their career in Ireland.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon, Emergency Veterinary Surgeon or Veterinary Surgeon with strong hospital/referral experience, we would be pleased to hear from you.

This is an urgent recruitment opportunity and interviews can be arranged promptly.

Please submit your CV through Synchronised Solutions for a confidential discussion about the position.

Eligibility: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in Ireland. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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