OOH Veterinary Nurse - Sunbeam Vets

 

 

Sunbeam Veterinary Hospital in Northpoint has an opening for an OOH Veterinary Nurse to join their night team. 

 

The Role 

Make a difference and save lives 

  • OOH Veterinary Nurse 

  • 7 nights on followed by 14 nights off plus 1 Sunday per month 

  • Shifts are 7pm to 8am base in our Northpoint Hospital 

  • 6-month Fixed Term Contract 

  • Salary is up to €38,000 FTE 

  • Support and training provided for those looking to take their first step into ECC and OOH work 

  • Career progression opportunities 

  • Professional memberships paid 

Work alongside an established team to further develop your skills in emergency medicine in a well-equipped large referral hospital. 

 

Applicant Requirements 

What we need from you 

All applicants must be registered to practice Veterinary Nursing with the VCI and available to work in Ireland from November/December 2024. 

New graduates welcome to apply – support and training will be supplied.  

 

About Us 

Who are we? 

We are a 100% Small Animal veterinary group based around Cork city. Our very busy referral hospital is based in Northpoint on the Northside of Cork city. We also have clinics located in Blackpool, Cobh, Passage West and on Kinsale Road. Our industry leading referral services include CT Scanning, Radiography, Ultrasound, Laparoscopy, Endoscopy, Inhouse Laboratory, Orthopaedic Surgery (including spinal surgery), Hospitalisation facilities, Canine Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation, and a 24-hour Emergency Service located in our main referral centre at Northpoint. We have a good client base with a strong focus on patient welfare and high clinical standards. The practice fosters a very supportive and caring environment where real emphasis is placed on ensuring a great work/life balance for all staff. 

 

Since opening in 2003 we have improved the range and quality of services available to our clients and we are continually looking to expand. At present, we have over 40+ staff members in our group including 16 Veterinary Surgeons, 18 Veterinary Nurses and 8 Support staff. Many of our Vets and Nurses hold their own certificates or specialize in their own area of interest and we encourage further professional development with our fully funded certificates. 

 

Check out our website here: www.sunbeamvets.com 

 

Benefits – subject to pro rata 

Your wellbeing matters to us 

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 

  • 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) 

  

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.  

  

Any questions before applying?  

Speak to Shónagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.  

  

Shónagh Dawson RVN  

Talent Partner (Ireland)  

+353 (0) 86 085 0891  

Shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com  

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