Head Veterinary Nurse, Full time, North County Dublin

Village Vets; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

Charity day

Additional leave

CPD funding

Bike to work

Job summary

Village Vets is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing team at our Dublin area clinic. In this key leadership role you will work closely with the Lead Vet to drive standards, support efficient clinic operations and maintain excellent patient care.

You will manage nursing rotas, assist with surgeries and anaesthesia, maintain medical records, and mentor junior staff while upholding our commitment to high clinical care and strong client service.

Qualifications

• Registered Veterinary Nurse with at least 3 years’ experience.
• Proven leadership or senior nursing experience.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Commitment to high clinical standards and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team to maintain a high‑performing clinic culture.
• Assist with surgeries, anaesthesia and treatments to a high clinical standard.
• Oversee patient care, medication protocols and clinical records.
• Manage rotas, annual leave and team scheduling.
• Monitor stock, costs and clinic resources.
• Support financial administration and monthly processes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee front‑of‑house operations and client experience.
• Conduct 1-2-1s and team development activities.
• Train and mentor new and existing nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Nursing

Education

RVN

Job description

Location:Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin

Report to:Lead Vet

Schedule:5 day working week (40 hours, shift pattern), 1:4 Saturdays, 1:13 Sundays

Salary: Start salary €40,000 - €50,000 + 2k Sign On Bonus

About the Role

This is a key leadership role within the clinic, working closely with the Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive performance, standards, and team culture. Alongside hands‑on nursing, you will lead the nursing team and support the smooth, efficient running of the clinic.

Duties include:

• Lead and support the nursing team, fostering a positive and high-performing environment
• Assist with surgeries, anaesthesia, and treatments to a high clinical standard
• Oversee patient care, medication protocols, and clinical record accuracy
• Manage rotas, annual leave, and team scheduling
• Monitor stock control, costs, and clinic resources
• Support financial administration and monthly processes
• Ensure compliance with clinical and health & safety standards
• Oversee front-of-house operations and client experience
• Conduct 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and team development
• Train and mentor new and existing nursing staff
• Support day-to-day operations and wider clinic objectives

About You

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Minimum of 3 years working as an RVN
• Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team
• Proven leadership or senior nursing experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Passionate about high clinical standards and patient care
• Confident mentoring and developing team members
• Proactive, reliable, and team-focused

What’s in it for You

• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership subsidy
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Additional leave with service
• VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid
• 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