Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full Time Fixed Term

Village Vets; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Free pet health plan

Paid charity day

Gym membership subsidy

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Job summary

Join Village Vets in Ashbourne as a Veterinary Nurse focused on providing exceptional care to cats in a clinic dedicated to their needs.

With responsibilities including critical care, communication with pet owners, and collaboration with team members, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and wellbeing of our feline patients. The position offers a range of benefits including health plans, training, and support for family needs.

Qualifications

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse with VCI registration and minimum 2 years experience in small animal practice.
• Strong clinical skills and resilience needed for high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured cats.
• Support veterinarians during emergency procedures.
• Carry out essential medical procedures and maintain infection control.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Resilience

Compassion

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

2+ years’ experience in small animal practice

Job description

Location: Just Cats

Reports to: Lead Vet

Schedule: 5 days, 1 in 3 Sats and 1 in 13 Sundays in Ashbourne

Salary:33,000-36,000

Are you a cat lover? Come and join our amazing cat-only clinic and fantastic team! Join a brilliant team where you can focus on what you love — caring for cats and giving them the best possible experience.

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)
• 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