Cork
Posted 3 weeks ago

We are looking for an experienced veterinary nurse to join our amazing team in Cashman Veterinary Hospital part of the Village Vets family!
If you’re passionate about animal care, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a supportive and skilled team, we’d love to hear from you. 

Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers and colleagues. 

Founded in 1983, Cashman Veterinary Hospital has long been a trusted name in animal healthcare in Cork. With clinics in Glanmire and Cobh, the practice has built a strong reputation for compassionate, community-focused service. 

Job purpose 

Are you ready to work alongside exceptional veterinary professionals in a supportive, high-quality environment? At Village Vets, we take pride in our dedication to delivering the highest standards of animal care. Supported by a dedicated medical team who prioritise continuous upskilling and professional growth, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in your role while expanding your expertise. 

As a valued RVN, you’ll play a key role in upholding the standards and values of Village Vets and the Veterinary Council of Ireland, ensuring unparalleled care for our patients, fostering excellent relationships with colleagues, and delivering outstanding customer service. You’ll also contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the clinic, guided by our experienced head nurse and lead vet. 

 

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/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. 
  • While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures. 

 

Knowledge & Skills 

Specification for a Veterinary Nurse 

Criteria  Essential  Desirable 
Professional/Technical Qualification 
  • Current registration with VCI 
  • Further qualification specific to VN training 
Experience & Job Knowledge 
  • Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team 
  • Previous experience of small animal veterinary practice 
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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