Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal 

Value Vets, Co Cork 

Full-time, Permanent 

Salary up to €35,000 DOE 

A Confident Nursing Role With Real Responsibility 

Value Vets in Cork is seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinary Nurse to join our close-knit team in a permanent, full-time position. This is a role for a confident, capable nurse who enjoys autonomy, takes pride in high clinical standards, and is comfortable being a key clinical presence within a small, busy practice.  

If you’re looking for a position where your skills are trusted, your judgement matters, and your contribution genuinely makes a difference every day, this could be an excellent next step. 

The Practice 

Value Vets is a well-established small animal practice with a strong reputation for providing high-quality, compassionate veterinary care that remains accessible and affordable. We believe excellent care shouldn’t be out of reach, and our team is deeply committed to treating every pet with kindness, respect and professionalism. The clinic is well equipped, with digital X-ray, ultrasound, kennelling facilities and modern diagnostic tools to support both medical and surgical cases. You’ll be working alongside two experienced vets and a dedicated receptionist in a friendly, supportive environment where teamwork and communication are key. 

Your Role Day to Day 

This is a hands-on nursing role with real clinical scope. You’ll be responsible for delivering high standards of nursing care to both medical and surgical patients, monitoring anaesthesia and assisting with surgical procedures, and ensuring patients receive excellent care throughout their stay. 

You’ll also play an important role in running nurse consultations, including post-operative checks, weight clinics, nail clipping and medication dispensing. Maintaining accurate clinical records, administering treatments in line with practice protocols, and upholding strict hygiene and infection control standards are central to the role.  

This position includes confident sole charge nursing, so it’s essential that you’re comfortable working independently, making sound clinical decisions and managing your workload effectively. 

Working Pattern and Rota 

The role is full-time, working Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, with weekend duties shared on a fair rota basis. Typically, this includes one in four Saturdays and one in six Sundays. The rota is designed to be predictable and sustainable, supporting a healthy work–life balance alongside a rewarding clinical role. 

Who This Role Will Suit 

This position is best suited to an experienced Veterinary Nurse who has previously worked in a busy small animal practice and is confident working independently. You’ll be organised, calm under pressure, and comfortable prioritising tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to client care are essential, as is a proactive, reliable approach to your work. Previous experience in sole charge nursing, nurse-led clinics or leadership responsibilities would be an advantage, as would familiarity with practice management systems. 

Please note, this role is not suitable for new graduates, as it requires confidence and experience in sole charge nursing. 

Why Join Value Vets? 

At Value Vets, you’ll be part of a practice that truly values its people. We recognise that our team is at the heart of everything we do, and we invest in staff wellbeing, development and long-term career progression. 

Work life balance 

Minimum of 22 days annual leave 

Birthday leave 

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 

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 

Annual pay reviews 

Pawesome benefits – various discounts including retails and virtual gym 

Employee pension contributions 

Discounted staff pet veterinary fees 

Relocation packages 

Free flu jabs 

*Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board and many more) 

Interested? 

If you’re an experienced Veterinary Nurse looking for a role where you can work confidently, independently and to a high standard - while being supported by a friendly, dedicated team - we’d love to hear from you. 

Get in touch to find out more or to apply.