Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full Time, Kildare

The Village Vets; Kildare; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

VCI Registration and VDS fees paid

Funded CPD and training

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

Paid charity day

Statutory sick pay

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adp.

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Village Vets in Ireland is seeking a qualified Veterinary Nurse (RVN) to join the team for a 40-hour week, including 1 in 3 Saturdays. You will provide continuous nursing care, assist with emergency procedures, and support vets across critical care, anesthesia, and post-operative phases.

The role requires RVN registration, strong clinical skills, and excellent communication to guide owners and colleagues. Benefits include a comprehensive package and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• Some years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Qualified RVN

Small animal practice experience

Excellent communication

Team player

Job description

Location: Greyabbey Veterinary Hospital

Reports to: Lead Vet

Schedule: 40hrs in total, incl 1 in 3 Saturdays

Salary :€32,000 - €36,000 per annum

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)
• Some 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