Overview
Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal at IVC Evidensia (Raheny Veterinary Hospital). Full-Time, Permanent. Start date: October 2025.
The Role
We’re looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and supportive hospital team in Raheny. This role is suitable for both:
* New graduate nurses – we’ll provide full support, structured training, and mentorship.
* Experienced nurses – we’ll encourage you to continue developing and will fully fund postgraduate certificates if you’d like to pursue them.
Your duties will be varied, including clinical nursing, surgical rotations, inpatient care, and running nurse clinics. There is no out-of-hours or on-call, providing a healthy work-life balance while being part of a busy, rewarding hospital environment.
About Us
Raheny Veterinary Hospital has served the local community for generations, providing approachable and compassionate care. Our hospital is modern and well-equipped, with two operating theatres, in-house laboratory, digital radiography, dental suite with dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, ECG and blood pressure monitoring, and laparoscopic equipment. We provide 24-hour emergency cover to ensure continuity of care when needed.
Our team includes 8 Vets, 7 Nurses, 2 Animal Care Assistants, and 9 support staff. We value high clinical standards alongside a friendly, supportive culture.
What We Are Looking For
* VCI Registration: All applicants must be registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) to practice veterinary nursing.
* Experience: All levels considered; strong support for new graduates via our Nurse Graduate Academy.
* Team Spirit: A friendly, motivated RVN who thrives in a collaborative team and shares our passion for animal care.
Benefits
Benefits are subject to pro rata and include:
* Work-life balance
* 22 days annual leave entitlement
* Birthday leave
* Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave packages
* Cycle to work scheme
* EAP and wellbeing centre access
* Paid bereavement leave
* Company sick pay
* €600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata)
* Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and other in-house academies
* Funding of Certificates/Diplomas/PhDs
* Leadership Academy and career progression opportunities
* VCI membership and VDS cover
* Annual pay reviews and pet veterinary fee discounts
* Sponsorship for overseas employees and relocation packages
* Free flu jabs and other wellbeing initiatives
* Opportunities to join programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board, etc.)
Additional Information
As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, we welcome candidates from all minority and diverse groups. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will discuss reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
Next Steps
Join us if you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, encouraged, and given space to grow while working with a team that feels like family. Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary nursing career with us.
Salary: €30,000 - €40,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
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