Senior Veterinary Nurse & Team Lead

Inspiring Vet Care; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum 22 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive-leav

Cycle to work scheme

EAP and wellbeing centre access

Paid bereavement leave

Company sick pay

€600 CPD allowance with days paid (pro

Job summary

Southview Veterinary Hospital in Clonmel seeks an experienced RVN stepping into leadership as Head Nurse. You will lead a capable nursing team while remaining hands-on with clinical duties, including anaesthesia, consultations and inpatient care.

You will oversee rosters, maintain clinical excellence, and mentor colleagues in a supportive hospital environment that values voice and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced RVN ready to take the next step into leadership.
• Head Nurse ready to guide and develop a nursing team.
• Hands-on clinical role alongside leadership duties.
• Ability to manage nursing rotas and maintain high clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing rotas and balance clinical duties with leadership responsibilities.
• Maintain high clinical and operational standards and ensure compliance.
• Mentor and develop nursing colleagues across the practice.
• Participate in nurse consultations, anaesthesia, and inpatient management.
• Contribute to all aspects of veterinary nursing and patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Clinical nursing

Anaesthesia

Mentoring

Prioritization

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Tools

Ultrasound

Job description

Southview Veterinary Hospital in Clonmel seeks an experienced RVN stepping into leadership as Head Nurse. You will lead a capable nursing team while remaining hands-on with clinical duties, including anaesthesia, consultations and inpatient care.

You will oversee rosters, maintain clinical excellence, and mentor colleagues in a supportive hospital environment that values voice and professional growth.