Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full Time

Village Vets; Dublin; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

VCI Registration and VDS indemnity

Job summary

Village Vets Charlemont is seeking a qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join our emergency team. You will provide continuous nursing care to critically ill or injured patients and support vets during emergencies.

Responsibilities include monitoring anaesthesia, post‑operative care, infection control, detailed record keeping, and clear communication with pet owners. The role is a 4‑day week with 1 in 3 Saturdays and 1 in 3 Sundays.

Qualifications

• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• 1+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, monitoring vital signs and pain.
• Support veterinarians during emergency procedures, including triage, resuscitation, wound management, and surgery.
• Carry out essential medical procedures such as IV catheter placement, medications/fluids, and diagnostic tests.
• Assist with anaesthesia induction, monitoring, and post‑operative recovery.
• Maintain infection control standards and a clean environment.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners about treatment and aftercare.
• Work with vets and support staff to deliver high‑quality emergency care.
• Keep detailed medical records and provide thorough handovers between shifts.

Skills

Emergency nursing

RVN experience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

VCI RVN qualification

Job description

Location: Village Vets Charlemont
Reports to: Head Nurse

Schedule: 4 day week, 1 in 3 Saturdays an 1 in 3 Sundays in Charlemont
Salary:33,000-40,000

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 shifts

About You

• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• 1+ 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