Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

Rathcoole Veterinary Clinic | South Dublin

Full-time, Permanent

Salary up to €36,000 DOE

Start date from April 2026 (flexible)

A Nursing Role With Space to Learn, Grow and Shape

Rathcoole Veterinary Clinic is offering a genuinely exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse who wants to feel valued, supported and involved in the future of a growing practice. Whether you’re a newly qualified nurse looking for the right place to build confidence and clinical skills, or an experienced RVN ready to put your own stamp on a clinic, this role can be shaped around you.

This is a chance to be part of a close-knit, friendly team where your voice matters and your ideas are welcomed. You won’t be one of many here – you’ll be a key part of how the clinic runs and develops.

The Role

This is a varied, hands-on nursing position covering all aspects of first-opinion small animal practice. Your day will include clinical nursing, surgical rotations, inpatient care, nurse clinics and client support, to keep the practice running smoothly as a team.

Importantly, there is no out-of-hours or on-call work, allowing you to enjoy a healthy and sustainable work–life balance while still working in a busy, rewarding environment. The clinic operates Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break every day.

A Practice Where You Can Make Your Mark

Rathcoole Veterinary Clinic is a modern, well-equipped first-opinion small animal practice, fitted with an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, dental equipment and ultrasound. The caseload is varied and interesting, offering excellent exposure for developing nurses and plenty of scope for experienced nurses to work confidently and autonomously.

The team currently includes a Veterinary Surgeon, a Veterinary Nurse and an ACA, creating a supportive, personal working environment where collaboration and communication come naturally. As the practice continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to help shape nursing protocols, workflows and the overall direction of the clinic.

Who This Role Will Suit

We welcome applications from all levels of Veterinary Nurses. Experience is beneficial but not essential, and newly qualified nurses are very welcome to apply. If you’re a new graduate, you’ll find this to be a fantastic learning environment with exposure to a fast-paced first-opinion caseload and strong support around you.

If you’re an experienced RVN, this is an opportunity to influence how the clinic operates, develop areas of interest, and play an active role in shaping standards and processes.

All applicants must be VCI-registered to practise veterinary nursing in Ireland.

Rewarding You Properly

Alongside a competitive salary of up to €36,000 DOE, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, development and long-term career.

Work life balance

*22 days annual leave

*Birthday leave

Focus on employee wellbeing

*Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive leave packages

*Cycle to work scheme

*EAP and wellbeing centre access

*Paid bereavement leave

*Company sick pay

Development

*€600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata)

*Bespoke Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and many more in-house academies

*Leadership Academy for all future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers

*Career progression opportunities

Professional memberships

*VCI membership paid

*VDS cover paid

Additional benefits

*Annual pay reviews

*Pawesome benefits – various discounts including retails and virtual gym

*Employee pension contributions

*Discounted staff pet veterinary fees

*Relocation packages

*Free flu jabs

*Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Clinical Board and many more)

Why Rathcoole?

This is a rare opportunity to join a practice at an exciting stage, where you can grow, learn and genuinely enjoy coming to work. You’ll be supported, trusted and encouraged – whether you’re just starting out or ready for your next challenge.

If you’re looking for a nursing role that feels personal, progressive and full of potential, we’d love to hear from you.

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