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Job Description
: Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Veterinarian to join a reputable small-animal hospital where high-quality care, clinical innovation and supportive teamwork are central. You will have the opportunity to work in a modern facility alongside a skilled clinical team, managing a diverse caseload and contributing meaningfully to practice growth and patient outcomes.

Package

• Full-time role within a well-equipped practice offering clinical and professional growth
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and clinical contribution
• Health and wellness benefits with professional registration and membership support
• Paid annual leave and public holiday entitlement
• Access to modern diagnostic, surgical and treatment resources
• Supportive team environment with mentorship and career development opportunities
• Employee pet-care discounts and a positive workplace culture

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Director of Small Animal Veterinary Medicine

Highfield Veterinary is recruiting a Director of Small Animal Veterinary Medicine to join our leadership team. This is a key role, responsible for ensuring the continued growth and clinical excellence of our small animal clinics.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the senior management team including the Director of Large Animal Medicine and the Business Development Manager, the role will combine clinical oversight, operational management, and business leadership.

This is a senior and wide-ranging position, requiring strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage both people and processes across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

Business and Clinical Growth

• Deliver growth plans both in terms of clinical services and financial performance.
• Monitor and manage KPIs, ensuring targets are met and revenue continues to develop.
• Assess market trends and competition, maintaining the group's strong position.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day clinic operations, ensuring standards are met and services run smoothly.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and clinical protocols to support consistent, high-quality care.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation, anticipating changes where possible.

People and Team Development

• Lead and support multiple teams and individuals, fostering an engaged, motivated, and high-performing workforce.
• Manage recruitment, retention, and CPD planning to support long-term clinical and professional development.
• Provide guidance and support on professional matters, including regulatory or client-related challenges.

Business Development and External Relations

• Represent the company in meetings with external stakeholders, including financial and commercial partners.
• Identify and develop opportunities for expansion, including new clinic tenders, leases, site design and opening.
• Act as a senior representative of the company in public and professional settings.

Innovation and Future Planning

• Ensure services remain modern and efficient through the use of up-to-date technology, systems, and clinical practices.
• Plan for long-term development aligning clinical delivery with business objectives.

About You

• A veterinary degree and eligibility to practice in Ireland are essential.
• Experience in a senior management or leadership role within the veterinary sector is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial and operational understanding, with proven success in delivering business results.
• The ability to manage complex operations across multiple sites.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a focus on recruitment, team development and retention.
• A practical, organised approach, able to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational needs.
• Confident clear communication skills when representing the business.

Role Details

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
• Works with: Senior management team and Business Development Manager
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week, flexibility required)
• Requirements: Veterinary degree, full driving licence
• Benefits: Competitive senior package with excellent employee benefits

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person

Highfield Veterinary is recruiting a Director of Small Animal Veterinary Medicine to join our leadership team. This is a key role, responsible for ensuring the continued growth and clinical excellence of our small animal clinics.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the senior management team including the Director of Large Animal Medicine and the Business Development Manager, the role will combine clinical oversight, operational management, and business leadership.

This is a senior and wide-ranging position, requiring strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage both people and processes across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities
Business and Clinical Growth

• Deliver growth plans both in terms of clinical services and financial performance.
• Monitor and manage KPIs, ensuring targets are met and revenue continues to develop.
• Assess market trends and competition, maintaining the group's strong position.

Operational Management

• Oversee day-to-day clinic operations, ensuring standards are met and services run smoothly.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and clinical protocols to support consistent, high-quality care.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and legislation, anticipating changes where possible.

People and Team Development

• Lead and support multiple teams and individuals, fostering an engaged, motivated, and high-performing workforce.
• Manage recruitment, retention, and CPD planning to support long-term clinical and professional development.
• Provide guidance and support on professional matters, including regulatory or client-related challenges.

Business Development and External Relations

• Represent the company in meetings with external stakeholders, including financial and commercial partners.
• Identify and develop opportunities for expansion, including new clinic tenders, leases, site design and opening.
• Act as a senior representative of the company in public and professional settings.

Innovation and Future Planning

• Ensure services remain modern and efficient through the use of up-to-date technology, systems, and clinical practices.
• Plan for long-term development aligning clinical delivery with business objectives.

About You

• A veterinary degree and eligibility to practice in Ireland are essential.
• Prior experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong commercial and operational understanding, with proven success in delivering business results.
• The ability to manage complex operations across multiple sites.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with a focus on recruitment, team development and retention.
• A practical, organised approach, able to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational needs.
• Confident clear communication skills when representing the business.

Role Details

• Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
• Works with: Senior management team and Business Development Manager
• Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week, flexibility required)
• Requirements: Veterinary degree, full driving licence
• Benefits: Competitive senior package with excellent employee benefits

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to

Job Description
This position can be based at any of our European or US offices.

Our Animal Health Technology Solutions group offers global animal identification and monitoring solutions for companion animals and livestock. These solutions enable pet owners to better manage the health and well-being of their pets and enable livestock producers to improve well-being and animal production. Technology Solutions include Core Technologies in Livestock Identification, Dairy, Beef and Swine monitoring, for which the product/market fit has been fully established, as well as Strategic Technologies in Aquaculture, Poultry, Companion Animal, Genetics and Data Solutions for which additional levels of business and customer engagement, value proposition validation and channel optionality evaluation are required.

The Executive Director, Strategic Solutions and Partnerships will lead a team of Business Operations, Innovation, and Key Account Managers committed to developing recommendations for, and driving the implementation of, successful business models and outcomes for Strategic Technologies. The successful candidate will partner closely with our Animal Health Business Development organization, Technology Solutions Marketing leaders and Regional Commercial Vice Presidents to evaluate and activate business strategies, customer engagement approaches, and route-to-market models for these solutions.

The leader in this role will serve as a key member of the Technology Solutions Leadership team in a direct reporting relationship to the Vice President, Technology Solutions. We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative strategic and operational leader with a successful track record of driving revenue growth via effective market and channel development and key account management efforts. It is critical that we have a hands-on leader in this role - someone who can both lead and do – an ambitious visionary willing to do whatever necessary to achieve agreed outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and drive execution of a clear vision for Strategic Solutions and Services offerings
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with Business Development, Finance, Corporate Strategy, and Regional Technology Solutions leaders and their respective teams to assure alignment of Strategic Solutions plans with divisional and corporate strategies
• Business Management – Profitably manage Strategic Solutions businesses including DNA Lab Operations and Data Product offerings
• Key Account Management: Maintain and grow relationships with top-tier customers across the Strategic Solutions portfolio
• Go-to-Market Strategy: Partner across teams to evaluate and design multi-channel distribution strategies leveraging both internal Animal Health commercial teams and external partnerships
• Define and execute in-market change management strategies and plans including gaining SVP and GM endorsement and sponsorship of agreed Strategic Solutions initiatives
• Team Leadership: Direct and develop a team of executive leaders including Key Account Managers, DNA R&D personnel and Lab Operations personnel
• Develop, and hold Strategic Solutions team leaders accountable to, key business operating metrics and success measures
• Create diverse and inclusive work environments through all aspects of talent management: recruitment, development, performance management, and succession planning.

Required
Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Degree in Business, Agriculture, Animal or Life Sciences, Veterinary Medicine or related field; MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in key account management or general management roles within Animal Health, AgTech, Medical Devices or related industries
• Strong understanding of livestock production processes, genetics and/or medicalization
• Proven track record of building strategic relationships with Key Opinion Leaders, Key Accounts and/or commercial channel partners
• Experience in successfully scaling commercial business operations to achieve market segment leading growth rates
• Understanding of regulatory environments in animal health and food production
• Experience in successfully navigating complex B2B sales environments with multi-stakeholder decisioning processes
• Global mindset and experience

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Employee Status
Regular

Relocation:
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements:
Flexible Work Arrangements
Hybrid

Shift
Valid Driving License:
Hazardous Material(s)
Required Skills:
Account Management, Agricultural Extension, Animal Science, Aquaculture Tanks, Benefits Management, Business Analysis, Business Metrics, Business Process Improvements, Business Strategies, Customer Engagement, Financial Management, Governance Management, Livestock Management, Medical Genetics, Program Management, Revenue Growth, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Veterinary Medicine, Workforce Planning

Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date:
09/19/2025

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Requisition ID:
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We at Kilcock Veterinary Hospital are looking for a suitably qualified Annimal Care Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate should be warm , welcoming ,enthusiastic, computer literate with good spoken and written english . Your duties would include, front of house reception, sale of animal foodstuffs, stock ordering , preparing for surgeries , cleaning and care of surgery instruments, in-patient care, kennell cleaning and general housekeeping .

Rota and remuneration to be discussed with suitable applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €27,000.00-€34,513.20 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilcock, CO. Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 5 Healthcare Qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

Highfield Veterinary group Kilcock are looking for a friendly and professional Animal Care Assistant and Client Care team member to join our veterinary clinic. Due to the nature of the work it will be vital the applicant is welcoming and professional. The role is open for weekday part time hours.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in their duties
• Clean and maintain animal kennels and treatment areas
• Animal handling, walking and monitoring.
• Provide comfort and reassurance to animals and their owners
• Front of house cover including scheduling appointments, greeting clients and managing calls.

Job Type: Part-time

If interested, please get in touch with

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: €13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

As the first point of contact for clients, the Veterinary Receptionist plays a critical role in delivering excellent customer service and supporting the smooth operation of the veterinary clinic. You will handle front-desk responsibilities, including scheduling appointments, managing phone and email communication, processing payments, and maintaining accurate patient records. A strong love for animals and a compassionate, calm demeanor are essential.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €23,076.02 per year

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Language:

• English (preferred)

Location:

• The Manor Shopping Centre, Swords, CO. Dublin (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Jurassic Newpark seeks a qualified and experienced Animal Care Assistant to join our team.

The position will involve hands on care of large and small animals, including some exotics, and will involve interacting with Park guests and facilitating "Animal Encounters" where guests can meet and pet our animals.

Duties:

• Responsible for care, health & well being of all animals
• Responsible for cleanliness of animals and animal enclosures
• Oversee animal interactions with guests
• Keep all animal records up to date
• Ensure animals are fed correctly and timely
• Ensure all animal vaccinations are up to date
• Ensure all animal grooming is up to date (shearing/ farrier, etc)

Person Specification:

This role requires strong communication skills, flexibility and willingness to assist in other areas of the Park, undertaking physically challenging tasks, and some administrative duties. Experience is preferable, and we would prefer the successful candidate to hold a recognised qualification in Animal Science or Animal Health Care.

The successful candidate for this position will be available for an immediate start, be willing to work weekends, have good communication skills, a passion for animal care and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilkenny, Kilkenny, CO. Kilkenny R95 KP63: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

An Animal Care Assistants is required for our Greayabbey Vet Clinic now part of the Village Vets Family.

Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers and colleagues.

We operate to a very high standard of Veterinary Medicine and the practice is fully equipped with excellent surgical, diagnostic, and medical equipment:

Our ideal candidate would be experienced working in small animal practice and be highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player. This is a role is working alongside and supporting our team of vets & nurses looking after the patients in the wards & also before & after surgery. 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 and encourage any interest in further education.

Duties:

• Assist the veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse in their day to day duties.
• Assist the nurse & care for patients and inpatients in our care to the standard upheld by Village Vets.
• Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the clinic including equipment, animal quarters to a level acceptable to the Village Vets standards.
• Run routine lab work under the direction of the veterinary nurse.
• Assist with front of house duties & understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.
• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
• 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/area manager.
• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.

This role is a full time contract based on 40 hours per week.

We do not have any out of hours service during the week or weekends.

Employee benefits include:

• Health care plan, or a private health insurance contribution
• Length of service holidays
• Gym membership contribution
• Discounts on retail & leisure
• Charity paid leave
• Free pet care plan
• Joining our Street Vets Team
• Bike to work scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Extensive CPD programme & certificate funding

Please apply below with CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €28,080.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• CO. Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have completed an animal care course.
• Have you worked in a Veterinary clinic before?

Experience:

• Animal Care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person