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 Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN 

Location: Village Vets 

Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet 

Salary: €30,000-38,000 DOE 

 

Are you looking for a supportive team, career development and a great work-life balance? 

We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our award-winning team in Tallaght, South Dublin. Our experienced team of 4 vets, 4 RVNs, 2 ACAs and receptionists were delighted to be named ‘Veterinary Practice of the Year 2024’ at the Local Pet Awards Ireland, a true testament to our dedication to providing excellent care. 

 

The Future 

We were pioneers in introducing dental X-rays as a standard practice in Ireland. We continue leading the way with exciting advancements, including launching laparoscopy services in January, new CT machines arriving in March and August and opening our first Diplomat-led Tertiary Referral Hospital in August. 

 

The Role 

We are looking for an experienced RVN to join our Tallaght clinic. We want you to reach your full potential and have job satisfaction, so you will be encouraged to use all your skills and get involved in all aspects of nursing, from inpatient care, radiography, and anaesthesia to our extensive nurse clinics. 

 

You will have access to our dedicated nurse mentors within the wider Village Vets team, who can provide ongoing support and guidance to help you develop your skills. We also offer the opportunity to progress into one of our speciality nurse positions in areas such as orthopaedics, dentistry, dermatology, cardiology, feline care, and exotics, as well as hospital and head nurse positions. 

Our nurses work a 40-hour week, with just 1:4 Saturdays (9 am – 5 pm) and 1:12 daytime weekends.  

 

 

Career Development 

We are passionate about nurturing our teams and helping each team member achieve their ambitions through enhancing their knowledge, developing skills, pursuing further training, including certificates, or finding an ideal work-life balance. 

Village Vets was the first independent practice in Ireland to launch both a Head Nurse training program and a New Graduate program, ensuring that less experienced team members receive unparalleled support and encouragement. We also provide a comprehensive in-house CPD program, certificate training, and opportunities for further education to ensure every team member has the tools to excel. 

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

  

Job Context 

  • See the operational & customer service fundamentals as an essential part of this document. 

 

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

 

We offer: 

  • A salary of €30,000 – €38,000 
  • CPD encouraged, with certificates supported and funded, including additional days if needed 
  • In-house training 
  • State matching maternity/ paternity and adoptive leave 
  • Holiday increases with length of service 
  • Professional fees paid for VCI and VDS 
  • Open to offering sabbaticals after two years of service 
  • Gym contributions, health plan, and cycle-to-work scheme 
  • On-site parking 

 

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