Graduate Veterinary Nurse — Grow with a Supportive Practice

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

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Cycle to work scheme

EAP and wellbeing centre

Paid bereavement leave

Sick pay

Job summary

Kilcoole Vets is a progressive, small-animal practice in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, inviting applications from Graduate and Junior Veterinary Nurses to join a friendly, supportive team.

The role offers hands-on clinical exposure, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre preparation, with training and development opportunities. We welcome those seeking a rewarding early-career path, with a competitive salary of €32,000 and pro-rata benefits.

Qualifications

• Confident with animal handling and monitoring of anaesthesia.
• Inpatient nursing care, consultations, and medication management.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assist with anaesthesia monitoring and surgical preparation.
• Provide inpatient nursing care and post-operative follow-up.
• Handle nurse consultations, patient discharges and client communication.
• Support reception duties and general practice operations as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Anaesthesia monitoring

Inpatient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

VCI Registered Veterinary Nurse

Student nurse eligible for registration in 2026

Job description

Kilcoole Vets is a progressive, small-animal practice in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, inviting applications from Graduate and Junior Veterinary Nurses to join a friendly, supportive team.

The role offers hands-on clinical exposure, including anaesthesia monitoring and theatre preparation, with training and development opportunities. We welcome those seeking a rewarding early-career path, with a competitive salary of €32,000 and pro-rata benefits.