Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

British Veterinary Association; Shefford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary service provider in Santry is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join a close-knit team. Responsibilities include performing surgeries, managing stock, and providing client engagement. Candidates can expect no overnight shifts, flexible hours, and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and professional development opportunities. Ideal for both experienced professionals and recent graduates.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave

€600 annual CPD allowance

Professional memberships paid

Various discounts including retail

Qualifications

• Qualified RVN or new graduate looking for support.
• Eligible to join the VCI register in 2025.

Responsibilities

• Perform 1-2 surgical procedures per day.
• Engage with clients during nurse consults.
• Monitor anaesthesia.
• Manage stock and pharmacy.
• Offer occasional inpatient and reception support.

Job description

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

Santry, Dublin | Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent | Up to €35,000 FTE DOE

Start Date: September 2025

Looking for a supportive, forward-thinking workplace where your skills are valued and your growth is championed? Anicare Veterinary Group is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and dedicated small animal team in Santry.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced RVN, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Join our close-knit 2-nurse team in a general first-opinion clinic with excellent equipment and supportive colleagues. You'll play a key part in delivering gold-standard care in a collaborative, progressive environment.

Your day-to-day may include:

1-2 surgical procedures per day

Nurse consults and client engagement

Anaesthesia monitoring

Stock control and pharmacy management

Occasional inpatient and reception support

What you can expect from us:

No overnight work or out-of-hours commitments

Flexible working hours with reasonable accommodations (e.g. for childcare or other commitments)

Supportive and approachable team environment with access to the wider Anicare team and referral services

Santry-based, with occasional cover in our Clontarf or Botanic branches

Working Hours: 5 days per week (or a 4-day week if preferred), flexible shifts between 8:30am-7:00pm

Weekends: 1 in 3 (or 4) weekend rota, with support from other branches

What We're Looking For

A qualified RVN or new graduate (support provided)

Eligible to join the VCI register in 2025

A team player with a can-do attitude, looking to grown within a supportive team

Why Choose Anicare?

Comprehensive Benefits Package - subject to pro rata

We know that people are at the heart of great veterinary care. That's why we offer benefits that support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance.In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

Work life balance

22 days annual leave entitlement

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

Free flu jabs

Development& Career Growth

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

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

Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD's you may want to pursue

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

Pawesome benefits - various discounts including retails and virtual gym

Employee pension contributions

Discounted staff pet veterinary fees

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

Inclusive and Welcoming

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from BAME and LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process

Apply Today

Ready to join a compassionate, community-driven clinic that puts people and pets first?

Apply now and start your journey with Anicare Veterinary Group.