Orthopaedic Veterinary Nurse, Full Time, Douglas
Location: Douglas
Reports to: Head Nurse
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week
Salary: €35,000 - €40,000
About the Role
This is an ideal opportunity for an orthopaedic veterinary nurse to support shaping the future of the service in your clinic and deliver outstanding patient care within a progressive and encouraging environment.
You’ll be involved in theatre nursing, anaesthesia monitoring, post-operative care, and rehabilitation of orthopaedic patients
You'll administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon and where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedure
You’ll play a key part in client communication, helping owners understand treatment plans and aftercare, while working closely with the wider team to provide a compassionate and professional service
The role also includes supporting consultations, maintaining high clinical standards, and ensuring a smooth patient journey from admission to discharge
About You
Qualified Veterinary Nurse (VCI registered or eligible)
Experience or strong interest in orthopaedics
Excellent patient care and attention to detail
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to thrive in a busy clinical environment
VCI Registered nurse with 3+ years of Orthopaedic Experience Essential.
A strong interest in working within a progressive, team‑focused practice
Excellent communicator with strong organisational and time‑management skills
Confident in clinical decision‑making and able to work both autonomously and collaboratively
Professional, well‑presented, self‑motivated, and trustworthy in all aspects of veterinary nursing
Previous small‑animal practice experience
Desirable- further VN training/qualifications
What’s in it For You… At a Glance
In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:
Health cash plan
Pension scheme
Gym membership subsidy
Free pet health plan
Paid charity day
Additional leave with service
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 elligible to work in Ireland.
- Department
- Nurses
- Role
- Orthopaedic Nurse
- Locations
- Village Vets Douglas
- Yearly salary
- €35,000 - €38,000
- Employment Type
- Full Time