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- Patient Assessment and Triage:
- Rapidly assess incoming emergency cases to prioritise treatment based on the severity of the condition.
- Perform thorough physical examinations and develop initial diagnostic and treatment plans.
- Critical Decision-Making:
- Make prompt decisions in life-threatening situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients.
- Evaluate risks and benefits to determine the most appropriate interventions.
- Emergency Procedures and Treatments:
- Perform lifesaving procedures, such as wound management, stabilisation of trauma patients, CPR, and surgical interventions.
- Administer emergency therapies, including blood transfusions, oxygen therapy, and pain management.
- Diagnostic Workups:
- Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood work, imaging studies (X-rays, ultrasound), and urinalysis.
- Develop differential diagnoses and adjust treatment plans based on test results.
- Surgical Expertise:
- Safely induce and manage anaesthesia in critical patients.
- Perform emergency surgeries, such as exploratory laparotomies, GDV surgery, gastrotomy and enterotomies, splenectomy, and trauma repair.
- Ensure aseptic technique and patient stability during and after surgery.
- Intensive Patient Management:
- Oversee and guide the care of critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and support.
- Design and implement individualized treatment protocols, including fluid therapy, nutritional support, and medication administration.
- Place and manage feeding tubes (oesophagostomy or nasogastric) to ensure adequate nutrition for patients unable to eat.
- Insert and monitor chest drains for the management of pleural effusion or pneumothorax.
- Place and manage urinary catheters to monitor output and address issues such as urinary obstruction.
- Client Communication and Support:
- Communicate complex medical information and treatment plans to pet owners in a compassionate and clear manner.
- Provide emotional support and guidance to clients facing difficult decisions regarding their pet’s care.
- Team Leadership and Collaboration:
- Lead the veterinary team during emergencies, delegating tasks effectively and ensuring cohesive team performance.
- Collaborate with nurses and ACAs to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Record Keeping and Documentation:
- Maintain detailed and accurate medical records for all patients.
- Document diagnostic findings, treatments, and client communications for legal and continuity of care purposes.
- Equipment and Facility Management:
- Ensure the availability and functionality of emergency and critical care equipment, such as ventilators, defibrillators, and monitors.
- Monitor inventory of medications and supplies to maintain readiness for emergencies.
- Education and Mentorship:
- Provide training and guidance to junior veterinarians, nurses, and support staff if required.
- Stay updated on advancements in emergency and critical care medicine through continuing education and professional development.
- Ethical and Compassionate Decision-Making:
- Balance clinical decisions with ethical considerations, focusing on the welfare and quality of life of patients.
- Offer humane end-of-life care and support when appropriate.
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A collaborative and progressive clinical environment
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Exposure to complex and interesting cases
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Opportunities to grow your skills in a hospital setting with full inpatient and surgical facilities
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Friendly, experienced support staff to assist throughout your shift
Job description: Emergency & Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon Location: Village Vets Dundrum Reports to: Hospital Manager Salary: Dependent on Experience This is a weekend only
- Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient
- Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively
- Keep medical records up to date and accurate
- Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels
- Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.
- Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)
- Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
- Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Ensure that all bills are priced correctly
- Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.
- Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.
- Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.
- 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/lead vet.
- Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
- Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.
- Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.
- Complete pet passports where applicable.
- Sign off vaccination records.
- Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.
Criteria | Essential | Desirable |
Professional/Technical Qualification | MVB or equivalent Current registration with VCI | Further qualification specific to Veterinary training |
Experience & Job Knowledge | Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team | Previous experience of small animal veterinary practice |
Skills & Competencies | Ability to investigate and treat clinical cases appropriately Surgical skills appropriate to level of experience Excellent communication skills (written & oral). Ability to work well in fast paced environment. Excellent time management Ability to make clinical decisions . Ability to work autonomously. Confident and competent decision making skills. Ability to provide training and direction to other. Ability to work in team. | |
Personal Qualities | Excellent standard of personal presentation. Professional, progressive approach to clinical diagnostics, treatment and care. Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision. Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work. |
Job description: Veterinary Surgeon Location: Goolds Veterinary Clinic, Mahon Reports to: Lead Vet Salary: €45,000 – €60,000 DOE We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Surgeon to
- Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics and surgical operations.
- Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon and where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures.
- Nurse and care for patients 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.
- Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients, oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date and accurate clinical records
- Assist with front of house duties and understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.
- Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock.
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- 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.
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Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN Location: Lissenhall Veterinary Hospital, Swords Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet Salary: €32,000 – €36,000 DOE Job purpose
- Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics and surgical operations.
- Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon and where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures.
- Nurse and care for patients 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.
- Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients, oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date and accurate clinical records
- Assist with front of house duties and understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.
- Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock.
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- 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.
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Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN Location: Village Vets DSPCA, Rathfarnham Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet Salary: €32,000 – €35,000 DOE Village Vets
- A fun and supportive work environment
- Regular waffle days and lots of snacks
- Staff events
- Competitive salaries
- Paid VCI/VDS fees
- Practice health insurance contribution
- Healthy work-life balance
- Pension contributions
- Paid sick leave
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Paid charity day leave
- Length of service holidays
- Gym membership subsidy
- Free pet health plan
- Career progression support
- Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics and surgical operations.
- Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon and where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures.
- Nurse and care for patients 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.
- Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients, oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date and accurate clinical records
- Assist with front of house duties and understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.
- Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock.
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- 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.
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Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN Location: Village Vets Kilmainham Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet Salary: €32,000 – €35,000 DOE Experience: Minimum 1 year
- Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring to the needs of the patient
- Perform a range of surgical procedures, including routine spays/neuters, among others with confidence and precision
- Manage preoperative and post operative patient care independently, ensuring optimal pain management and recovery outcomes
- Handle emergency surgical cases efficiently, making critical decisions under pressure while maintaining high standards of patient safety and welfare
- Assume full responsibility to patients, ensuring that care is appropriate and of the highest standard
- Keep medical records up to date and ensure billing is accurate
- Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels
- Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making
- Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care
- Ensure that all bills are priced correctly
- Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.
- Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.
- Always behave in a manner which serves to instill confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.
- 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
- Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
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Job description: Rotating Veterinary Surgeon- no weekends Location: Village Vets – Multiple Locations Meath and Kildare Reports to: Lead Vet in a location Salary: Up
- Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring to the needs of the patient
- Perform a range of surgical procedures, including routine spays/neuters, among others with confidence and precision
- Manage preoperative and post operative patient care independently, ensuring optimal pain management and recovery outcomes
- Handle emergency surgical cases efficiently, making critical decisions under pressure while maintaining high standards of patient safety and welfare
- Assume full responsibility to patients, ensuring that care is appropriate and of the highest standard
- Keep medical records up to date and ensure billing is accurate
- Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels
- Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making
- Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care
- Ensure that all bills are priced correctly
- Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.
- Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.
- Always behave in a manner which serves to instill confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.
- 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
- Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
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Job description: Rotating Veterinary Surgeon- no weekends Location: Village Vets – Multiple Locations Dublin North Reports to: Lead Vet in a location Salary: Up to
- Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient
- Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively
- Keep medical records up to date and accurate
- Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels
- Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.
- Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)
- Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
- Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Ensure that all bills are priced correctly
- Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.
- Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.
- Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.
- 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/lead vet.
- Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
- Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.
- Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.
- Complete pet passports where applicable.
- Sign off vaccination records.
- Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.
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Job description: Veterinary Surgeon Location: Village Vets Dundrum Reports to: Lead Vet Salary: €45,000 – €65,000 DOE Job purpose Are you ready to work alongside exceptional veteri...
- Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient
- Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively
- Keep medical records up to date and accurate
- Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels
- Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.
- Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)
- Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
- Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Ensure that all bills are priced correctly
- Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.
- Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.
- Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.
- 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/lead vet.
- Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
- Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.
- Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.
- Complete pet passports where applicable.
- Sign off vaccination records.
- Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.
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Job description: Experienced Veterinary Surgeon Location: Village Vets Douglas, Co. Cork Reports to: Lead Vet We are looking for a part time Registered Veterinary
- Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics and surgical operations.
- Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon and where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures.
- Nurse and care for patients 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.
- Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients, oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date and accurate clinical records
- Assist with front of house duties and understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.
- Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock.
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- 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.
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Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN Location: Village Vets Coolock Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet Salary: €34,000 – €38,000 DOE Job purpose Are
- Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient
- Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively
- Keep medical records up to date and accurate
- Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels
- Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.
- Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)
- Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
- Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Ensure that all bills are priced correctly
- Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.
- Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.
- Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.
- 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/lead vet.
- Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
- Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.
- Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.
- Complete pet passports where applicable.
- Sign off vaccination records.
- Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.
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Job description: Veterinary Surgeon Location: Village Vets Ashbourne, Meath Reports to: Lead Vet Salary: €50,000 – €70,000 Per Annum DOE Job purpose Are you
- Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient
- Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively
- Keep medical records up to date and accurate
- Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels
- Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.
- Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)
- Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
- Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Ensure that all bills are priced correctly
- Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.
- Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.
- Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.
- 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/lead vet.
- Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
- Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.
- Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.
- Complete pet passports where applicable.
- Sign off vaccination records.
- Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.
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Dublin, Ireland Full Time Compensation: €45,000 to €55,000 Annually Maternity/Paternity/ Adoptive Leave Benefits, Healthcare, CPD, Gym Sub & more We are looking for a Registered Vete...
- Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics and surgical operations.
- Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon and where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures.
- Nurse and care for patients 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.
- Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients, oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date and accurate clinical records
- Assist with front of house duties and understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.
- Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock.
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- 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.
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Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN Location: Village Vets Southside Dublin Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet Salary: €32,000 – €38,000 DOE We are open
- Be an ambassador for Village Vets, demonstrating the values and principles of the company both internally and externally
- Lead the clinic team with a positive mindset, providing coaching and mentoring support to direct reports and the wider team, with the support of business partners, building positive relationships at all levels
- Be a clear and motivational communicator to the clinic team and Village Vets more widely and lead on communicating internal clinical, operational and group messages to the team through regular meetings, providing relevant feedback to the CST/AM where appropriate
- Work collaboratively with operational, medical and other support functions to set the strategic direction of the clinic within the wider Village Vets strategy
- Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion, recognising and celebrating best practice and achievements within the team
- Be the named person for PAS Accreditation for the clinic, and lead on ensuring compliance with the VCI COS regulations
- Demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and lead the team in clinical best practice to promote the importance of excellent clinical work
- Ensure clinical compliance with new initiatives, protocols and purchasing
- Through line management of the veterinary team, identify development needs and provide or coordinate clinical mentorship to ensure clinical best practice and individual vet career progression, working with the CST
- Support the Head RVN in ensuring the nursing and ACA teams deliver exceptional care as a key part of the clinical team
- Promote preventative healthcare (to include but not limited to vaccinations, parasite prevention, PHP and Pet Insurance etc) to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care
- Lead on a culture of valuing the clinical work delivered by the team, to ensure transparency around the cost of clinical work, estimating, and accurate billing
- Working with the Regional Director and business partners, play a key role in the development of the annual business plan for the clinic, and then lead on the delivery of this plan, across quality, people, client and commercial sustainability
- Be accountable at clinic level for achieving and surpassing yearly and monthly clinic targets across the Profit and Loss account, and broadly across Key Performance Indicators
- Work with the Regional Director to report on the clinic performance on a monthly basis
- Lead on ensuring clinic compliance with any new operational initiatives and protocols
- Lead on team engagement, ensuring all team members have an effective relationship with their line manager, to facilitate a culture of feedback and development, with psychological safety at its core, and thereby driving retention
- Professional/Technical Qualification MVB, DVM or equivalent
- Further qualification in leadership, finance or further clinical training is desirable
- Strong interest and experience in surgery
- Excellent communication skills (written & oral).
- Excellent time management
- Strong emotional intelligence
- Ability to work autonomously
- Confident and competent decision making skills
- Ability to work in a team
- An ability to get tasks done effectively and efficiently Coaching and/or people leadership experience/qualifications
- Financial acumen
- Excellent standard of personal presentation
- Professional approach to customer service
- Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision
- Trustworthy with a conscientious approach to work
- Confidence, warmth and a good sense of humour
Swords, County Dublin, Ireland Full Time Compensation: €65,000 to €75,000 Annually LV supplement, performance bonus, Additional Leave Benefits, Healthcare, CPD, Gym Sub & more We are lookin...
Experienced Veterinary Surgeon (Cabra)
- Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient
- Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively
- Keep medical records up to date and accurate
- Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels
- Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.
- Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)
- Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
- Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
- Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets
- Ensure that all bills are priced correctly
- Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.
- Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.
- Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.
- 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/lead vet.
- Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
- Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.
- Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.
- Complete pet passports where applicable.
- Sign off vaccination records.
- Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.
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Job description: Veterinary Surgeon Location: Village Vets Cabra Reports to: Lead Vet Salary: 50,000-60,000 We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Surgeon with 3+ years