Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full Time, Rathfarnham

Village Vets; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

VCI and VDS fees paid

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

Paid charity day

Funded CPD including allowances, webin

Training platform access

Job summary

Village Vets in Rathfarnham, Ireland is seeking a qualified RVN to join our emergency team. You will provide continuous nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, support vets during emergencies, and maintain high standards of infection control.

The role requires 2+ years of small animal experience, strong clinical skills, resilience, and excellent communication. We offer a competitive salary (€33,000-€38,000), full-time over four days with rotating weekends, and a generous benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified and VCI registered RVN.
• 2+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice.
• Strong clinical skills, resilience, and compassion to deliver high-quality care.
• Highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Passionate about delivering gold-standard patient and client care.

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

Clinical skills

Resilience

Compassion

Team player

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

VCI registered RVN

Job description

Location: Rathfarnham (Formerly DSPCA)

Reports to: Head Nurse

Schedule: Full time over 4 days, 1:4 Saturdays and 1:13 Sundays

Salary:€33,000-€38,000

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)
• 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 and VDS fees paid
• Gym membership subsidy
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
• Statutory sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
• Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland