Overview
Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - FTC
AllPets Veterinary Hospital, Drogheda
Salary up to €35,000 DOE
Flexible start date - October/November 2025
Position
* Full-time, position based in All Pets Drogheda
* Specific Purpose Contract to cover Maternity Leave (minimum 12 months)
* 37.5 hours (5 days) per week
* Weekend rota is 1 in 6 with no overnight work
* New graduate support and training available, including a clinical coach
* Professional memberships paid
* Generous annual CPD allowance and paid days off for CPD
* Funding for professional development- NCerts, Diplomas etc.
* Salary up to €35,000 commensurate with experience
Responsibilities
* 100% SA clinically focused role including nursing consults, surgical and theatre nursing, inpatient care, pharmacy management, client care and advice, laboratory work and more
* Utilise nursing skills to support the future of veterinary care
Applicant Requirements
* Registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland
* Ideal candidate would have 1-2 years' experience in a Small Animal practice; new graduates will be considered
* Demonstrate exceptional organization and communication skills
* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team
* Commitment to a high standard of care for all patients
About Us
We are a 100% Small Animal Hospital based in Drogheda, Co Louth, focused on providing high-quality service to clients and patients. We value team well-being with wellness advocates, regular clinical case discussions, and debriefs. Our team includes 7 Veterinarians, 8 Veterinary Nurses, and other support staff. We offer opportunities for professional development and access to modern facilities and imaging, ultrasound, and on-site diagnostics. We are ISFM Gold Certified cat friendly clinic with referral services in orthopaedics, soft tissue surgery and ultrasonography.
Benefits
* Comprehensive benefits package (subject to pro rata)
* Work-life balance with 22 days annual leave and birthday leave
* Structured rota with protected time off
* Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive leave packages
* Cycle to work scheme, EAP and wellbeing centre access
* Paid bereavement leave and company sick pay
* €600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata)
* Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and in-house academies
* Funding of Certificates/Diplomas/PhD studies
* Leadership Academy and career progression opportunities
* VCI membership paid; VDS cover paid
* Pawesome benefits, pension contributions, discounted staff pet fees, flu jabs
* Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board, etc.)
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.
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