Overview
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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. With no out-of-hours or on-call, you’ll enjoy a healthy work-life balance while still being part of a busy, rewarding hospital environment.
About Us
Raheny Veterinary Hospital has been proudly serving the local community for generations, building trusted relationships with pet owners who value our approachable and compassionate care. Our hospital is modern, well-equipped, and designed to handle a wide variety of cases, including two operating theatres, an in-house laboratory, digital radiography, dental suite with 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 experienced Vets, 7 Nurses, 2 Animal Care Assistants, and 9 support staff. We are a close-knit, collaborative group that values high clinical standards and 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 experience levels welcome; we provide strong support for new graduates with tailored training and mentoring via our Nurse Graduate Academy.
* Team Spirit: A friendly, motivated RVN who thrives in a collaborative team environment and shares our passion for animal care.
Benefits
Subject to pro rata terms. We offer a competitive salary and the following benefits:
* Work-life balance – 22 days annual leave entitlement and birthday leave.
* Employee wellbeing – Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave; cycle-to-work; EAP and wellbeing centre access; paid bereavement leave; company sick pay.
* Development – €600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata); Graduate Nurse Academy and other in-house academies; funding for certificates/diplomas/PhDs; Leadership Academy; career progression opportunities.
* Professional memberships – VCI membership paid; VDS cover paid.
* Additional benefits – annual pay reviews; employee discounts; pension contributions; discounted staff veterinary fees; overseas sponsorship; relocation packages; free flu jabs; involvement in company programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board, etc.).
Equality and Inclusion
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 the recruitment process.
How to Apply
If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, encouraged, and given space to grow – with a team that feels like family – Raheny Veterinary Hospital could be the perfect fit. Apply today and take the next step in your veterinary nursing career with us.
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