Location: Village Vets Clonsilla
Reports to: Head Nurse
Salary:  Starting salary 35,000

Work pattern: 4 days, 1 in 4 Sats and 1 in 12 weekends in Ashbourne

Fixed term: 6 months

About the Role

As part of our team, you will:

Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, monitoring vital signs and assessing pain levels

Support veterinarians during emergency procedures, including triage, resuscitation, wound management, and surgery

Carry out essential medical procedures such as placing IV catheters, administering medications and fluids, and performing diagnostic tests

Assist with anaesthesia induction, monitoring, and post‑operative recovery for critical patients

Maintain strict infection control standards and ensure a clean, sterile environment

Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners, providing updates and guidance on treatment and aftercare

Work closely with vets, nurses, and support staff to deliver cohesive, high‑quality emergency care

Help train and mentor junior team members in

Keep detailed, accurate medical records and provide thorough handovers between shifts

About you:

Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

4 plus years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice (open to new grads)

This role demands strong clinical skills, resilience, and compassion to deliver high-quality care to patients in urgent need

Highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Passionate about delivering gold-standard patient and client care

What’s in it For You… At a Glance

In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

Paid charity day

Additional leave with service
VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid

Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding

Statutory sick pay

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career within a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland

Experience Veterinary Nurse in Clonsilla - Full time Fixed term 6 months

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