Location: Galway, Ireland
Salary: From 30,000, depending on experience
Start Date: July 2025
Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level
A modern, well-equipped small animal practice in Galway is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join its experienced, supportive team. This role offers the opportunity to work in both referral and first-opinion care, with strong emphasis on clinical development, teamwork, and work-life balance.
This is an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced nurse looking to thrive in a forward-thinking, client-focused environment.
The Role
* Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
* Weekend Rota: 1 in 4 Saturdays
* No Out-of-Hours: No OOH or on-call responsibilities
* Start Date: July 2025
The position offers hands-on involvement in a wide range of clinical areas, including anaesthesia, inpatient care, diagnostics, surgical assistance, and referral cases such as orthopaedics, internal medicine, and advanced dentistry.
Key Benefits
* Salary: From 30,000 (commensurate with experience)
* CPD: 600 allowance + 3 paid CPD days annually
* Professional Fees: Full payment of VCI and VDS
* Further Training: Funding available for Certificates, Diplomas, and PhDs
* Career Progression: Clinical and non-clinical development pathways
* Annual Leave: 22 days + paid birthday off
* Wellbeing Support: Access to EAP, flu vaccinations, and wellness initiatives
* Additional Perks: Cycle to Work scheme, retail discounts, pension contributions, and more
Requirements
* Registration: Must be a qualified Veterinary Nurse eligible to register with the Veterinary Council of Ireland
* Experience: All levels welcome new graduates receive full mentorship and support
* Skills: Strong communication, a collaborative mindset, and passion for high-quality nursing care
* Flexibility: A drivers license is required for occasional travel between sites
The Practice Environment
This multi-vet companion animal practice combines referral capabilities with first-opinion care. Facilities include:
* Dedicated orthopaedic theatre, dental suite, and in-house laboratory
* Advanced diagnostics: CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, CR and dental radiography
* A supportive team of veterinary professionals committed to continuous learning and clinical excellence
Nurses play a central role in case management and are encouraged to pursue special interests and qualifications with the full support of the leadership team.
Why This Role Stands Out
-No OOH or on-call
-Clinical variety including referral exposure
-Supportive, experienced team with mentorship in place
-Strong CPD culture and funded career development
-Emphasis on mental health, wellbeing, and flexibility
Send your CV to info@thevetoffice.com
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