Head Veterinary Nurse – Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Veterinary ST; Killarney; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation support may be available

Temporary accommodation may be availab

CPD and professional development

Career progression opportunities

Excellent employee benefits

Job summary

The Vet Office in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, is seeking an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for a Head Veterinary Nurse role. This hands-on leadership position combines clinical nursing with team development and strategic oversight of the nursing department.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, a sign-on bonus, excellent employee benefits, and CPD with professional development support. Opportunities for relocation assistance and temporary accommodation may be available.

Qualifications

• RVN with experience in small-animal nursing and leadership.
• Interest in mentoring and developing other nurses.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to lead a nursing team and improve clinical workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate the nursing team.
• Organise day-to-day running of the nursing department.
• Maintain high standards of patient and client care.
• Support vets during consultations, procedures and surgery.
• Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing.
• Inpatient and hospitalised patient care.
• Laboratory work and diagnostic procedures.
• Nurse consultations and mentoring junior nurses.
• Implement efficient clinical protocols and workflows.
• Promote communication and teamwork within the practice.
• Develop nursing services within the clinic.

Skills

RVN

Small-animal nursing

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Organisation

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

The Vet Office is recruiting an experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for an exciting Head Veterinary Nurse opportunity in Leixlip, Co. Kildare, within easy reach of Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career, combining hands-on clinical nursing with leadership and responsibility for the nursing team.

A sign-on bonus is available, together with an attractive benefits package and opportunities for continued professional development.

The Role

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will play a key role within the practice, helping to maintain high clinical standards while supporting and developing the nursing team.

• Leading, supporting and motivating the nursing team
• Helping organise the day-to-day running of the nursing department
• Maintaining excellent standards of patient and client care
• Supporting vets during consultations, procedures and surgery
• Anaesthesia monitoring and surgical nursing
• Inpatient and hospitalised patient care
• Laboratory work and diagnostic procedures
• Nurse consultations
• Supporting and mentoring junior nurses and other members of the clinical team
• Helping implement efficient clinical protocols and workflows
• Promoting good communication and teamwork throughout the practice
• Supporting the continued development of nursing services within the clinic

This is still a hands-on clinical nursing position, making it ideal for someone who enjoys nursing but would also like greater involvement in leadership and team development.

What they Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Sign-on bonus available
• Excellent employee benefits
• CPD and professional development support
• Opportunity to develop your leadership and management experience
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive veterinary and nursing team
• Relocation support may be available
• Temporary accommodation may also be available

Who Are We Looking For?

We would particularly like to hear from an RVN who:

• Has good small-animal clinical nursing experience
• Enjoys taking responsibility and supporting other team members
• Has strong communication and organisational skills
• Is confident working as part of a busy clinical team
• Has an interest in leadership, mentoring and developing other nurses
• Wants to continue developing both clinically and professionally

Previous Head Nurse experience would be an advantage, but we would also be interested in speaking with experienced RVNs or Senior Veterinary Nurses who are ready to progress into their first Head Nurse position.

Location – Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Leixlip is located in County Kildare, immediately west of Dublin, making this an attractive option for candidates who want access to Dublin while living outside the city centre.