Veterinary Nurse - Anicare Blanchardstown

 

Exciting RVN Opportunities at Anicare Vets Blanchardstown! 

Are you a passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a new challenge? We have two fantastic opportunities available at our newly refurbished Blanchardstown clinic, starting in April 2025. Whether you're looking for a part-time or a full-time position, we have the perfect role for you! 

 

Position 1: RVN (Part-Time, Maternity Cover) 

• Contract: Part-Time, Specific Purpose Contract (24 hours per week) 

• Salary: €14.40 to €16.80 per hour commensurate with experience 

• Typical Shifts: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM 

• Weekend Requirement: 1 in 3 weekends 

• Out-of-Hours (OOH): None 

• Start Date: April 

Position 2: RVN (Full-Time, Permanent) 

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent (40 hours per week) 

• Salary: €30,000 to €34,000 commensurate with experience 

• Shifts: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM, 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM 

• Weekend Requirement: 1 in 3 weekends 

• Out-of-Hours (OOH): None 

• Start Date: April 

 

Key Benefits: 

• No out-of-hours (OOH) work 

• 1 in 3 weekends 

• Excellent work-life balance 

• Competitive salary 

• Opportunity to work with experienced professionals and cutting-edge equipment 

 

Why Join Us? 
Both roles offer an exciting opportunity to work in a newly refurbished clinic with excellent facilities, including a dedicated dental suite, separate operating room, and DR x-ray system. Our clinic is home to two certificate holders in feline medicine and diagnostic imaging, creating a supportive environment where learning and development are encouraged. 

 

We are looking for an RVN who is passionate about gold standard veterinary care for patients, a love for feline medicine and high-quality dentistry would be beneficial. If you're devoted to animal care and want to work with a team that values continuous improvement and professional growth, this is the role for you! 

 

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a friendly, dedicated team, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you. 

 

Applicant Requirements 

All eligible applicants must be registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Our ideal candidate would have at least 12 months experience in a Small Animal practice setting however new graduates and students expected to graduate in 2025 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 

 

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 

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. 

If this position is of interest to you then please get in touch. 

 

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 

shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com 

086 085 0891