Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$45k–$50k/yr
Location: Dundrum Report to: Lead vet Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, based Monday-Friday, 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 13 Sundays Salary: €45,000-€50,000 About the Role This is a key leadership role within the clin…
Skills: Leadership, Nursing Management, Anaesthesia, Patient Care, Stock Control
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$45k–$50k/yr
Location: Dundrum Report to: Lead vet Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, based Monday-Friday, 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 13 Sundays Salary: €45,000-€50,000 About the Role This is a key leadership role within the clin…
Skills: Veterinary nursing, Team leadership, Surgery assistance, Anaesthesia, Patient care
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$44k–$60k/yr
Location: Tallaght Reports to: Lead vet Schedule: 4 day working pattern, 1 in 4 Saturdays, 1 in 12 Sundays Salary: €44,000-€60,000 DOE About the Role Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to the high standards upheld by…
Skills: Small animal practice, Consultations, Routine surgery, Case management, Patient care
Ireland, England, United Kingdom · On-site
$44k–$60k/yr
Location: Tallaght Reports to: Lead vet Schedule: 4 day working pattern, 1 in 4 Saturdays, 1 in 12 Sundays Salary: €44,000-€60,000 DOE About the Role Diagnose, treat, and care for patients to the high standards upheld by…
Skills: Small Animal Practice, Routine Surgery, Case Management, Clinical Skills, Patient Care
Bray, The Municipal District of Bray, Ireland · On-site
$32k–$35k/yr
Location: Village Vets Bray Reports to: Head Nurse Schedule: Full time, 40 hours - 5 day week, 1 in 4 Saturday and 1 in 12 Sundays in Dundrum Salary: 31k-38k Depending on experience Want to learn more about all different…
Skills: Exotic Animal Care, Anaesthesia Monitoring, Inpatient Care, Diagnostic Imaging, IV Catheter Placement
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$65k–$75k/yr
Location: Village Vets Coolock, Dublin Reports to: Regional Director Salary: €65,000–€75,000 plus Lead Vet Bonus plus Relocation Support Join Village Vets Coolock as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon and take the next step in yo…
Skills: Clinical Leadership, Veterinary Medicine, Team Mentoring, Patient Care, Client Experience
Dublin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$65k–$75k/yr
Location: Village Vets Coolock, Dublin Reports to: Regional Director Salary: €65,000–€75,000 plus Lead Vet Bonus plus Relocation Support Join Village Vets Coolock as a Lead Veterinary Surgeon and take the next step in yo…
Skills: Veterinary medicine, Team leadership, Mentoring, Clinical management, Patient care
Portmarnock, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$65k–$75k/yr
Location: Village Vets Portmarnock Reports to: Regional Director Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 Plus Performance related bonus/Lead Vet bonus and Greenfield bonus Schedule: 5 day week, 1:4 Saturdays, 1:12 Sundays About the Ro…
Skills: Clinical Leadership, Team Management, Veterinary Medicine, Clinical Governance, Financial Performance Monitoring
Portmarnock, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$65k–$75k/yr
Location: Village Vets Portmarnock Reports to: Regional Director Salary: €65,000 - €75,000 Plus Performance related bonus/Lead Vet bonus and Greenfield bonus Schedule: 5 day week, 1:4 Saturdays, 1:12 Sundays About the Ro…
Skills: Clinical leadership, Team management, Clinical standards, Veterinary medicine, Decision-making
Clondalkin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$31k–$33k/yr
Location: Village Vets Clondalkin Reports to: Head Nurse / Lead Vet Schedule: 40/h week - 4 days a week, 1:4 Saturdays 9-5, 1:13 Sundays (OOH day shift - VV Dundrum) Salary: €31,000 - €42,000 Our caseload is diverse, int…
Skills: Anaesthesia, Diagnostics, Surgery, Nursing Care, Clinical Record Keeping
Clondalkin, Leinster, Ireland · On-site
$31k–$33k/yr
Location: Village Vets Clondalkin Reports to: Head Nurse / Lead Vet Schedule: 40/h week - 4 days a week, 1:4 Saturdays 9-5, 1:13 Sundays (OOH day shift - VV Dundrum) Salary: €31,000 - €42,000 Our caseload is diverse, int…
Skills: Veterinary nursing, Anaesthesia, Surgical assistance, Patient care, Clinical record keeping
Ballymanus Lower, The Municipal District of Wicklow, Ireland · On-site
$33k–$38k/yr
Location: Clover Hill, Wicklow, Ireland Reports to: Lead Vet Schedule: 1 in 3 Saturdays, and 1 in 12 Sundays at our Dundrum out of hours service Salary: €33,000 - 38,000 About the Role Provide continuous, attentive nursi…
Skills: Nursing Care, Triage, Resuscitation, Wound Management, Surgical Assistance
Ballymanus Lower, The Municipal District of Wicklow, Ireland · On-site
$33k–$38k/yr
Location: Clover Hill, Wicklow, Ireland Reports to: Lead Vet Schedule: 1 in 3 Saturdays, and 1 in 12 Sundays at our Dundrum out of hours service Salary: €33,000 - 38,000 About the Role Provide continuous, attentive nursi…
Skills: Veterinary nursing, Triage, Resuscitation, Wound management, Surgery assistance
Ireland, England, United Kingdom • On-site
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Lead and support the nursing team to drive clinical standards and a positive team culture. Oversee day-to-day clinic operations, including surgery assistance, patient care, staff scheduling, and financial administration.
Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with a minimum of 5 years of experience and proven leadership skills. Legal eligibility to work in Ireland is required, and experience in a 24-hour setting is highly desirable.
Location: Dundrum
Report to: Lead vet
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, based Monday-Friday, 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 13 Sundays
Salary: €45,000-€50,000
About the Role
This is a key leadership role within the clinic, working closely with the Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive performance, standards, and team culture. Alongside hands-on nursing, you will lead the nursing team and support the smooth, efficient running of the clinic.
Lead and support the nursing team, fostering a positive and high-performing environment
Assist with surgeries, anaesthesia, and treatments to a high clinical standard
Oversee patient care, medication protocols, and clinical record accuracy
Manage rotas, annual leave, and team scheduling
Monitor stock control, costs, and clinic resources
Support financial administration and monthly processes
Ensure compliance with clinical and health & safety standards
Oversee front-of-house operations and client experience
Conduct 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and team development
Train and mentor new and existing nursing staff
Support day-to-day operations and wider clinic objectives
About You
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
Minimum of 5 years working as an RVN
Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team
Proven leadership or senior nursing experience
Strong organisational and communication skills
Passionate about high clinical standards and patient care
Confident mentoring and developing team members
Proactive, reliable, and team-focused
Experience in working in a 24hour setting highly desirable
What’s in it for You
Health cash plan
Pension scheme
Gym membership subsidy
Free pet health plan
Paid charity day
Additional leave with service
Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
Statutory sick pay
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
Bike to work scheme
You must be legally elligible to work in Ireland
A family practice since 1980
Established in 1980 by Karl Cosgrave Village Vets is a family owned run veterinary practice with clinics across Meath and Dublin. From one generation of pet lovers to another, Village Vets family has grown to include other veterinary experts who have imbibed their values which is to care, dignify, and understand our patients needs as well as gaining the trust of their clients. Today Village Vets is run by Karl's children Charles and Julianne who are also vets and share the passion of improving independent Veterinary Practice in Ireland and building a sustainable and progressive future for their teams. Village Vets mission is to make lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers, and colleagues. With their investment in research & development and staff training, Village Vets is well placed to become one of the top destinations for your pet needs in Ireland.
Offices: Unit 37, Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co Meath Ireland, IE
A family practice since 1980
Established in 1980 by Karl Cosgrave Village Vets is a family owned run veterinary practice with clinics across Meath and Dublin. From one generation of pet lovers to another, Village Vets family has grown to include other veterinary experts who have imbibed their values which is to care, dignify, and understand our patients needs as well as gaining the trust of their clients. Today Village Vets is run by Karl's children Charles and Julianne who are also vets and share the passion of improving independent Veterinary Practice in Ireland and building a sustainable and progressive future for their teams. Village Vets mission is to make lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers, and colleagues. With their investment in research & development and staff training, Village Vets is well placed to become one of the top destinations for your pet needs in Ireland.
Offices: Unit 37, Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne, Co Meath Ireland, IE
