Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal – FTC
AllPets Veterinary Hospital, Drogheda
Salary up to €35,000 DOE
Flexible start date – October/November 2025
Find a place to progress.
All Pets Veterinary Hospital has an opening for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their experienced nursing team.
The Role
* 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
This is a 100% SA clinically focused role where you will be responsible for nursing consults, surgical and theatre nursing, inpatient care, pharmacy management, client care and advice, laboratory work and more. In short, you will be able to utilise the skills that you have been trained to perform to help shape the future of veterinary care.
Applicant Requirements
Role
All eligible applicants must be registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Our ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years' experience in a Small Animal practice setting however new graduates will be considered for the role as well. Our ideal candidate must also:
* Demonstrate exceptional organization and communication skills
* Have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced and demanding environment
* Must be able to work independently as well as part of a cohesive team
* Always strive for a high standard of care towards all our patients
About Us
Discover the team that wants you
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Veterinary Nurse to join a friendly, progressive and competent team based in Drogheda, Co Louth. We are a 100% Small Animal Hospital, passionate about providing a quality service to both our clients and patients. Our team's well-being is always a priority, and we have several wellness advocates who focus strongly on this area of our daily work. We have regular clinical case discussions amongst our professionals and department organizational meetings and debriefs to ensure we foster a well-rounded team and work environment.
Our team is made up of 7 Veterinarians, 8 Veterinary Nurses, 3 customer service staff, an accounts administrator, a practice manager, and 3 animal care assistants. Our Vets hold certificates in both SA Medicine and Surgery giving the successful applicant the unique opportunity to work with Vets with an interest in advanced surgery, including orthopaedics, ultrasonography and echocardiography. Many of our nursing team hold certificates in Feline Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Emergency & Critical Care.
Personal and professional development is highly encouraged with fully funded postgraduate certificates. Our fully renovated, high-spec hospital is situated in Drogheda town, right next to the busy Bus Éireann depot and nearby train station – both give quick and easy access to Belfast, Dublin and Wexford. We have great facilities including digital x-ray, dental x-ray, ultrasound, in-house blood analyzers, separate dog /cat waiting areas and consultation rooms plus a private family room. We are an ISFM Gold Certified cat friendly clinic. We offer referral services in both orthopaedic and soft tissue surgery, as well of ultrasonography.
Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata
We Recognise That Our People Are Fundamental To The Success Of Our Business. Investing In Our Staff, Premises And Processes Is At The Heart Of What We Do. In Addition To a Competitive Salary, You Will Also Benefit From
Work life balance
* 22 days annual leave entitlement
* Birthday leave
* Structured rota with protected time off
Focus on employee wellbeing
* Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive leave packages
* Cycle to work scheme
* EAP and wellbeing centre access
* Paid bereavement leave
* Company sick pay
Development
* €600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata)
* Bespoke Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and many more in-house academies
* Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD's you may want to pursue
* Leadership Academy for all future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers
* Career progression opportunities
Professional memberships
* VCI membership paid
* VDS cover paid
Additional Benefits
* Pawesome benefits – various discounts including retails and virtual gym
* Employee pension contributions
* Discounted staff pet veterinary fees
* Free flu jabs
* Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board and many more)
As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
Interested? Let's Talk
If this sounds like the kind of role and team you're looking for, we'd be happy to have a chat.
Apply now or get in touch for more information – we look forward to hearing from you.
€30,000 - €35,000 a year
Up to €35,000 DOE