Graduate Veterinary Nurse: Grow in Small Animal Care

IVC; Ballyshannon; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Maternity/Paternity leave

Cycle to work

EAP and wellbeing

Bereavement leave

Sick pay

€600 CPD allowance

Graduate Nurse Academy

VCI membership paid

VDS cover paid

Annual pay reviews

Job summary

Old Church Vets invites newly qualified or early-career Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) to join a busy small animal hospital in Ballyshannon. You will be supported by a knowledgeable team and have opportunities to grow your practical nursing skills across anaesthesia, inpatient care, lab work, consultations and surgery.

The practice emphasises mentorship and continuous learning, offering a structured environment where your confidence and abilities can flourish in a friendly, collaborative

Qualifications

• New graduates or early-career RVNs encouraged to apply.
• Seeking a supportive environment for developing nursing skills.
• Registered with Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and patient monitoring in a busy small animal practice.
• Assist in anaesthesia, inpatient care, laboratory work, consultations and surgery as needed.
• Contribute to a positive, mentoring-based team culture.
• Help develop clinical skills through structured CPD and practice-based training.

Skills

Teamwork

Mentorship

Willingness to learn

Communication

Education

VCI registration

Job description

Old Church Vets invites newly qualified or early-career Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) to join a busy small animal hospital in Ballyshannon. You will be supported by a knowledgeable team and have opportunities to grow your practical nursing skills across anaesthesia, inpatient care, lab work, consultations and surgery.

The practice emphasises mentorship and continuous learning, offering a structured environment where your confidence and abilities can flourish in a friendly, collaborative