Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full Time, Ashbourne
Join our nursing team in our busy yet supportive 24hr hospital. Nurse led procedures including the use of CT machines.
Location: Village Vets Ashbourne
Reports to: Head Nurse
Schedule: Full Time, 40hrs weekly, 5 or 4 day week (with Thursdays off). 1:4 Saturdays and Bank Holiday Rotation.
Salary: €33,000-€40,000 Annually Depending on experience
About the Role
Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, monitoring vital signs and assessing pain levels
Support veterinarians during emergency procedures, including triage, resuscitation, wound management, and surgery
Carry out essential medical procedures such as placing IV catheters, administering medications and fluids, and performing diagnostic tests
Assist with anaesthesia induction, monitoring, and post‑operative recovery for critical patients
Maintain strict infection control standards and ensure a clean, sterile environment
Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners, providing updates and guidance on treatment and aftercare
Work closely with vets, nurses, and support staff to deliver cohesive, high‑quality emergency care
Help train and mentor junior team members in
Keep detailed, accurate medical records and provide thorough handovers between shifts
About You
Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
3+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in a 24 hour hospital or busy GP clinic.
Cert holder desirable but not essential
This role demands strong clinical skills, resilience, and compassion to deliver high-quality care to patients in urgent need
Highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Passionate about delivering gold-standard patient and client care
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 care plan
Pension scheme
VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid
Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
Gym membership subsidy
Free pet health plan
Paid charity day
Funded CPD
Statutory sick pay
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
Bike to work scheme
You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland
- Department
- Nurses
- Role
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
- Locations
- Village Vets Ashbourne
- Yearly salary
- €33,000 - €40,000
- Employment Type
- Full Time