Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full Time
Description
Location: Village Vets Lexilip
Reports to: Head Nurse
Schedule: 40 hour week, 1:4 Saturdays 9-5, 1:12 Weekends (OOH day shift - VV Ashbourne)
Salary: Starting €33,000
Village Vets Leixlip continues the work of Riverforest Veterinary Centre, a local practice that pet owners in Leixlip and the surrounding area have known and trusted for years. Located right at Riverforest Shopping Centre, we’re proud to build on that strong community connection as part of the Village Vets family.
We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate and motivated Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team.
Our modern clinic provides a full range of everyday veterinary care, including vaccinations, preventative healthcare, dentistry, general surgery, in-house diagnostics and imaging. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality clinical care while maintaining the warm, personal approach that has always been at the heart of the practice.
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)
1+ 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 Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid
Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
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
