Veterinary Nurse - Ark Vetcare Dun Laoghaire

 

 

Explore your full potential. Ark Vetcare Dun Laoghaire has an exciting opening for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join their team. 

 

The Role 

  • Full-time, Permanent position for a Registered Veterinary Nurse 

  • 40 hours per week 

  • Weekend rota is currently 1 in 3 Saturdays 

  • No OOH 

  • Salary is €30,000-€36,000 commensurate with experience level 

  • Clinical role including Nurse consults, surgical and medical nursing 

  • Professional memberships paid 

  • Generous CPD allowance 

  • Professional development encouraged with fully funded certificates 

 

 

Applicant Requirements 

  • All applicants must be registered with the VCI to practice Veterinary Nursing 

  • We are seeking a confident and competent RVN that enjoys working as part of a large and dynamic team 

  • New graduates are encouraged to apply as we offer full support and training with our Nurse Academy and team of experienced professionals 

 

About Us 

Ark Vetcare is a large group across 3 branches in South County Dublin. Our Dun Laoghaire practice is one of the longest established companion animal practices in the country, set right in the heart of Dun Laoghaire for more than 50 years. While the building may be Victorian the standard of veterinary offered is very high for our well-educated and diverse clientele. 

 

Our experienced team can offer a supportive environment. Many of the team have been practicing for over a decade. 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. 

 

Overall, our Ark Vetcare team is made up of 18 Veterinary Surgeons in total; 6 of which are based in Dun Laoghaire along with their own team of 4 RVN’s, ACA and 5 customer care team members. One of our Veterinary Surgeons in Dun Laoghaire has a certificate in SA Medicine. 

 

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 

  • Annual pay reviews 

  • 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

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