New Grad or Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full Time, Stillorgan

Location: Stillorgan

Reports to: Head Nurse

Schedule: 5 day week, 1 in 4 Saturdays and 4 Sundays a year

Salary: 32k- 36k depending on experience

We have all the usual diagnostics and equipment including multi-parameters, doppler and dental radiography and advanced ultrasonography. We have an Advanced Practitioner in anaesthesia and have a large caseload of high-risk anaesthetics to keep you challenged. Our focus is on excellent patient care and strong team collaboration

We are open to new graduates or experienced hires.

About the Role

• 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 shift

Why Village Vets Stillorgan

• Partnered with Veterinary Surgeon, Aislinn Cullen, you will get the sense of independence in clinic, whilst also having the benefits of being within a large group.

• Work alongside a friendly, supportive and experienced team, who are committed to providing excellent patient and client care

• Join a locally owned, community-focused practice where relationships matter.

• Enjoy a varied small-animal caseload and the opportunity to develop your clinical interests.

• Build long-term relationships with clients and their pets in a genuinely local practice.

• Apart of the Village Vets Family since 2013, we have built outstanding client relationships.

About You

• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

• 2+ 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

• VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid

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

• Gym membership subsidy

• Free pet health plan

• Paid charity day

• Funded CPD

• Statutory sick pay

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits

• Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland

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