Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

IVC Evidensia; Drogheda; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital in Drogheda is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. This full-time role offers a comprehensive benefits package, support for new graduates, and opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, committed to patient care, and ready to work within a supportive and positive culture. Salary ranges from €30,000 to €40,000 DOE.

Benefits

22 days annual leave entitlement

Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

€600 annual CPD allowance

Discounted staff pet veterinary fees

Employee pension contributions

Qualifications

• Registered (or eligible to register in 2025) with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
• Experience in small animal practice is a bonus, not essential.
• Commitment to providing great patient care.

Responsibilities

• Work across consultations, surgical, and theatre nursing.
• Inpatient care, pharmacy and laboratory work, and client support.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Patient care

Education

Registration with the Veterinary Council of Ireland

Job description

Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal

At AllPets Veterinary Hospital, we’re looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our busy, friendly hospital team in Drogheda. This is a permanent role, but if a fixed-term contract better suits your circumstances, we’d be happy to discuss a 12-month FTC option.

This is a brilliant opportunity for both newly qualified nurses and those with some experience under their belt. We have the right support in place to help you grow in confidence and develop your skills, alongside opportunities for progression and fully funded postgraduate studies if you’d like to pursue them.

What the role looks like

You’ll be part of a well-established nursing team, working across consultations, surgical and theatre nursing, inpatient care, pharmacy and laboratory work, and client support. In short, you’ll have the chance to use the full range of your nursing skills every day. The rota is full-time (37.5hrs over 5 days) with weekends on a 1 in 6 basis, but no overnight work.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll need to be registered (or eligible to register in 2025) with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Experience in small animal practice is a bonus, but not essential – we welcome new graduates and can provide tailored support, including a clinical coach. What matters most is your enthusiasm, your willingness to learn, and your commitment to providing great patient care as part of a team.

Life at AllPets

Our hospital is home to 7 vets, 8 nurses, 3 ACAs, plus a supportive management and client care team. Many of our vets and nurses hold advanced certificates, and we encourage ongoing professional development with funded CPD, certificates, diplomas, or even PhDs. The hospital is fully equipped with digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood analysers, and separate cat and dog consult areas. We’re proud to be ISFM Gold Cat Friendly accredited and to offer referral services in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and ultrasonography.

Most importantly, we work hard to create a positive, supportive culture. Regular case discussions, wellness advocates on the team, and a strong focus on work-life balance help to ensure everyone feels valued and supported. Drogheda itself is a lively town with excellent transport links, making it easy to enjoy both work and life outside the hospital.

What we offer

Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our staff, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• Work life balance
• 22 days annual leave entitlement
• Birthday leave

• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive leave packages
• Cycle to work scheme
• EAP and wellbeing centre access
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company sick pay

• Development
• €600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata)
• Bespoke Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and many more in-house academies
• Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
• Leadership Academy for all future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers
• Career progression opportunities

• Professional memberships
• VCI membership paid
• VDS cover paid

• Additional benefits
• Pawesome benefits – various discounts including retails and virtual gym
• Employee pension contributions
• Discounted staff pet veterinary fees
• Free flu jabs
• Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board and many more)

Interested? If you’re a Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career – whether you’re newly qualified or already experienced – we'd love to hear from you. Apply now, or get in touch for an informal chat. €30,000-€40,000 DOE