Experience Veterinary Nurse in Clonsilla - Full time Fixed term 6 months
Our dedicated veterinary team is committed to providing expert, compassionate care for your pets.
Location: Village Vets Clonsilla
Reports to: Head Nurse
Salary: Starting salary 35,000
Work pattern: 4 days, 1 in 4 Sats and 1 in 12 weekends in Ashbourne
Fixed term: 6 months
About the Role
As part of our team, you will:
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)
4 plus years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice.
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 cash plan
Pension scheme
Gym membership subsidy
Free pet health plan
Paid charity day
Additional leave with service
VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid
Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
Statutory sick pay
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career within a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.
You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland
- Department
- Nurses
- Role
- Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
- Locations
- Village Vets Clonsilla
- Yearly salary
- €35,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Type
- Fixed Term Contract