Veterinary Nurse - Ark Vetcare DunLaoghaire

 

Your place is here. Ark Vetcare Dun Laoghaoire is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. 

 

The Role – find fullfillment 

• Full-time, permanent contract 

• Salary €31,200-€37,000 DOE plus robust benefits package (see below) 

• 40 hours (5 days) per week 

• 2 weekend shifts in 28 

• No OOH work 

• Suitable for new graduate veterinary nurses 

 

Explore your full potential. We believe that a veterinary nurse's job is invaluable and more than just a list of tasks, but your general responsibilities will include all aspects of surgical nursing, medical nursing and consultations. 

 

Are you the perfect fit? 

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

• We are ideally 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 – discover a workplace that supports you 

Ark Vetcare Dun Laoghaire is one of the longest established companion animal practices in the heart of Dun Laoghaire for more than 50 years. We are part of a larger group with 3 branches located across South County Dublin. Our practice is situated close to the DART line with a variety of local amenities at our fingertips.  

 

We are a young but experienced, dynamic team who like to offer the best community pet care available. We have great clients who also have a strong focus on patient welfare and high clinical standards. Our practice fosters a very supportive and caring environment where real emphasis is placed on ensuring a great work/life balance for all staff. In our DunLaoghaire practice we have 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Veterinary Nurses, animal care assistant and 5 customer care team members. We have a certificate holder in SA Medicine and encourage professional development in all our team with fully funded certificates included as a benefit.  

 

You can check out our website here: www.arkvet.ie  

 

Benefits – 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  

• 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 

• Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue   

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 

• Sponsorship for overseas employees 

• 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.  

  

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 (Ireland)  

Shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com