Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full time, North Dublin

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

Sign On Bonus: €2k

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

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.

• 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