Full-Time
Kildare
Posted 3 days ago

Schedule: 1 in 4 Saturdays, and 5 days mid week.

About the Role

  • Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, monitoring vital signs and assessing pain levels
  • Support veterinarians during emergency procedures, including triage, resuscitation, wound management, and surgery
  • Carry out essential medical procedures such as placing IV catheters, administering medications and fluids, and performing diagnostic tests
  • Assist with anaesthesia induction, monitoring, and post‑operative recovery for critical patients
  • Maintain strict infection control standards and ensure a clean, sterile environment
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners, providing updates and guidance on treatment and aftercare
  • Work closely with vets, nurses, and support staff to deliver cohesive, high‑quality emergency care
  • Help train and mentor junior team members in
  • Keep detailed, accurate medical records and provide thorough handovers between shifts

 

About You

  • Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
  • 5+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice
  • This role demands strong clinical skills, resilience, and compassion to deliver high-quality care to patients in urgent need
  • 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
  • Paid charity day
  • Funded CPD
  • Statutory sick pay
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
  • Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland 

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