Job description: Experienced Veterinary Nurse

Location: Village Vets Coolock

Reports to: Lead Vet 

Salary: €32,000 – €35,000 Per Annum DOE 

We are looking for a Registered Veterinary nurse with 2 years plus experience to come and join our team in Village Vets Coolock.

Village Vets Coolock is seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly, supportive, and well-established team. Our Coolock branch joined as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 2016 and is situated inside the Maxi Zoo pet shop.

About the Team

Our veterinary and nursing team at Village Vets Coolock is truly something special.

• Veterinary Team:
  • 1 ECC-focused vet: excellent medical skills, growing surgical interest, keen to develop further.
  • 1 vet completing a surgery certificate: brings advanced skills and fosters a strong learning culture.
  • 1 junior vet: enthusiastic and eager to learn from the team.
• Nursing Team:
  • Head Nurse with ECC certificate: highly engaged, detail-oriented mentor; teaches with care, empathy, and patience.
• Support Team:
  • 2 Animal Care Assistants and 2 Front of House members: provide essential day-to-day support, ensuring smooth clinic operations.
• Management:
  • Dedicated Hospital Manager handles admin and daily organisation, allowing the Lead Vet to focus on clinical care, team support, and leadership.

Location & Accessibility
Our practice is located on the Malahide Road, with excellent public transport links—multiple bus routes stop nearby. We’re based in a retail park with free on-site parking, making commuting straightforward.

The complex includes Lidl, Costa, a garage, and McDonald’s, all just a 30-second walk away, and there’s a gym only 5 minutes from the clinic, ideal for before or after work.

We’re also close to Village Vets Beaumont and Raheny, providing strong local support whenever needed.

Why Join Village Vets Coolock?

• Supportive, collaborative team culture

• Excellent local support from nearby Village Vets practices

• Convenient location with great amenities

• Strong management structure that values nursing input

We have two consulting rooms, separate dog and cat wards, a surgical theatre, diagnostic facilities including an x-ray room, and a dental room. We have a light and comfortable reception , and we’re passionate about fear-free techniques to help make every one of our patients’ visits to see us as comfortable as possible.

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking to join a welcoming practice with great support and work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.