Registered Veterinary Nurse

ABOUT THE ROLE: This is a diverse role rotating through the various Specialty disciplines within the hospital. This role provides the opportunity to explore different speciality disciplines working alongside and gaining direct mentorship from Senior and Primary Discipline Nurses. You will work alongside two small animal Emergency and Critical Care Specialists, along with Specialists in Internal Medicine, Surgery (Soft tissue and Orthopaedic), Neurology, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Nutrition, Integrative Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Cardiology, Opthalmology and Exotics. This role offers career progression within advanced speciality nursing and a possible career pathway to Primary Discipline Nurse. Our Primary Discipline Nurses work within specific disciplines and hold additional qualifications in their specialty. Nursing responsibilities vary depending on the discipline assigned to, however, daily tasks generally include: Anaesthesia across all disciplines Assisting surgical procedures as a circulating nurse Radiology and diagnostic imaging Assisting in therapeutic and diagnostic procedures Admit and discharge appointments Phlebotomy and laboratory tasks Inpatient care Other general veterinary nursing tasks WHAT WE OFFER: A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive team environment Career pathway and progression Generous benefits, including: Company events Employee discounts, pension contribution, maternity contribution Mentoring programs Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Free parking VDS cover VCI fees Heavily discounted staff pet care €500 CPD allowance In-house CPD events Weekly clinical rounds and nurse rounds Further post-graduate training (Certificates) is supported and funded. The veterinary team is ably assisted by auxiliary staff consisting of a dedicated reception team and patient care assistants. REQUIREMENTS: Veterinary Nursing Degree recognised by the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) – Essential Current VCI registration – Essential Additional qualifications or interest in completing additional qualifications – Preferable but not necessary