Location: Village Vets Glanmire and Cobh Reports to: Head Nurse and Lead Vet Salary: €33,000- 36,000 DOE We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Veterinary Nurse with 2 years plus experience to join our friendly and supportive team at Village Vets Douglas for a 9-month fixed term contract. About Village Vets Glanmire and Cobh Village Vets Glanmire and Cobh is a trusted local veterinary clinics providing expert, compassionate care for pets in Cork and the surrounding areas. Our clinics are committed to delivering high-quality veterinary services for dogs and cats while maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for both clients and team members. We are passionate about building lasting relationships with pet owners through trust, transparency, and personalised care. About the Role

• Support daily clinical operations, including patient preparation, inpatient care, and assisting vets during procedures
• Deliver high‑quality nursing care, including administering treatments, monitoring anaesthetics, and maintaining accurate clinical records
• Provide excellent client care through consult support, advice, and front‑of‑house assistance when required
• Maintain clinic cleanliness, hygiene, and equipment to the highest standards
• Work collaboratively with vets, nurses, and ACAs to ensure smooth patient flow and a positive client experience

About You

• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• 2+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice
• 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
• VCI and VDS fees paid
• Gym membership subsidy
• Free pet health plan
• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
• Statutory sick pay

If you’re excited about taking the next step in your career, please get in touch!  

An Animal Care Assistant is required in our Dundrum Veterinary 24 hour hospital. Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers and colleagues. We operate to a very high standard of Veterinary Medicine and the practice is fully equipped with excellent surgical, diagnostic, and medical equipment: Our ideal candidate would be experienced working in small animal practice and be highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player. This is a role is working alongside and supporting our team of vets & nurses looking after the patients in the wards & also before & after surgery. In Village Vets, we strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and the best service to our clients. We are proud to support our staff and encourage any interest in further education. Part-Time ECC Night Nurse

• Shift pattern: 1 week on / 2 weeks off (7 night shifts, 19.30-07.30)
• Hours: 12‑hour night shifts, Monday–Sunday during working week
• Total annual earnings: €28,000 inclusive of holiday and bank holiday pay plus €500 joining bonus.

This role will operate supporting the ECC Night team. Duties:

• Assist the veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse in their day to day duties.
• Assist the nurse & care for patients and inpatients in our care to the standard upheld by Village Vets.
• Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the clinic including equipment, animal quarters to a level acceptable to the Village Vets standards.
• Run routine lab work under the direction of the veterinary nurse.
• Assist with front of house duties & understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.
• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
• Carry out any ad hoc Veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/area manager.
• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.

Employee benefits include:

• Health care plan, or a private health insurance contribution
• Length of service holidays
• Gym ​membership ​contribution​
• Discounts on retail & leisure
• Charity ​paid ​leave
• Free​ pet care​ plan
• ​Joining our ​Street Vets​ Team​
• Bike to work scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Extensive CPD programme & certificate funding

Please apply below with CV.