Veterinary Nurse - Gorey Veterinary Hospital

 

Unlock your full potential! Gorey Veterinary Hospital is excited to offer an opportunity for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team. 

 

The Role 

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

  • 40 hours/5 days per week 

  • 1 in 3 Saturday 

  • No OOH or Sunday work 

  • Salary is €30,000-€38,000 commensurate with experience level 

  • Enhanced annual leave 

  • Funding for professional development 

  • EAP and wellbeing centre access 

This clinically focused role in a busy, established mixed veterinary hospital involves surgical nursing, nurse consultations, lab work, pharmacy management, inpatient care, emergency triage, assisting with TB testing, and more. 

 

Applicant Requirements 

What you’ll bring 

All eligible applicants must be registered with the VCI to practice Veterinary Nursing or have an equivalent nursing degree recognised by the Veterinary Council of Ireland. 

  • Suitable for entry level or experienced RVN's looking to develop their skills with a freindly, professional team

 

About Us 

Discover a workplace that supports you 

Gorey Veterinary Hospital is a mixed practice located in County Wexford. Situated in the sunny southeast, famed for its vibrant markets, local community, coastal beaches and heritage history, Gorey is about 45 minutes from Dublin city. It is accessible by major roadways, train and bus. Our purpose-built hospital has two examination rooms, a dedicated operating theatre and a prep room with a separate large animal examination unit adjacent to the main building. We have on-site radiography, dentistry facilities, ultrasound, hematology and biochemistry machines.  

Our passionate team includes 3 Veterinary Surgeons, a dynamic nursing team, and 5 reception/admin staff, all dedicated to providing top-notch care. Come and be part of our thriving, dynamic practice! 

 

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 

  • 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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