Full-Time
Cork
Posted 5 days ago

Experienced Veterinary Nurse – Join Our Team at Village Vets Glanmire / Cobh

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 Glanmire and Cobh.

Village Vets Glanmire and Cobh are 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.

The Role

We are seeking a Veterinary Nurse with a genuine passion for patient care. The ideal candidate will be confident and competent in all aspects of veterinary nursing.

You will be eager to further develop your clinical skills while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Why Join Us?

By joining the Glanmire and Cobh team, you will also become part of the wider Village Vets network — an established and supportive veterinary group with strong connections to neighbouring clinics. This provides:

  • Access to excellent mentorship
  • Collaboration with experienced colleagues
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities
  • A supportive and progressive working culture

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a great location alongside a talented, friendly team that is truly passionate about what we do.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a forward-thinking practice, we would love to hear from you.

Salary & Work Pattern:

  • Salary: From €34,500 per year DOE
  • Contract: Fixed-term, 9 months
  • Work Pattern: 4–5 days per week, including 1 in 3 Saturdays

Responsibilities:

  • 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/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.

Knowledge & Skills

Specification for a Veterinary Nurse

Criteria Essential Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification Current registration with VCI

2 years plus experience as an RVN in a small animal clinic

 Further qualification specific to VN training
Skills & Competencies 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 approach to veterinary nursing and clinical care.

Self-motivated to work independently without constant supervision.

Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work.

 

 

  

NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive.

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