Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse who is passionate about delivering gold-standard care and building strong, lasting relationships with clients? At The Veterinary Hospital in Gorey, we are committed to providing exceptional service to our loyal client base and are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate RVN to join our friendly and supportive team. If you're seeking a role where you can make a real difference in a welcoming and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.
A Rewarding Role Awaits
The Veterinary Hospital at Gorey is a busy and growing practice, dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care. As a mixed practice, we primarily focus on small animals while also handling some farm work and a small number of equine cases. Our well-equipped facility includes a prep room, surgery, cat and dog kennels, two consultation rooms, a dispensary, and an X-ray room, which we are continually expanding and developing to offer the best possible service.
Our nursing team plays a crucial role in the day-to-day running of the practice, covering a wide range of responsibilities. From administrative duties such as ordering supplies, managing dispensary stock, client care, billing, and updating patient files, to hands-on clinical tasks including taking and running blood tests, X-rays, monitoring anaesthesia and patient recovery, urinalysis, and cytology. Our nurses also run dedicated consultations, covering Librela, Cytopoint, Solensia, Cartrophen visits, nutrition and weight clinics, post-operative check-ups, stitch removal, and second vaccinations. With room for growth and development, we encourage nurses to explore their areas of interest and expand their skill sets.
Surgical procedures at our practice are largely routine, including spays, neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and large animal C-sections, with some orthopaedic cases. For more complex procedures, we have referral options available. With such a diverse caseload and a team of experienced colleagues to support you, this is an excellent environment for developing your skills and pursuing advanced qualifications.
A Supportive Team That Encourages Growth
Our team currently consists of five veterinary surgeons, one veterinary nurse, and five dedicated support staff. As the hospital continues to expand, we are actively recruiting additional veterinary surgeons and RVNs to meet the growing demand. Our experienced team includes certificate holders in Dairy Herd Health and Theriogenology, and we strongly encourage further professional development, offering full support for those interested in obtaining additional qualifications.
Beyond our clinical work, we are passionate about giving back to the local community and regularly collaborate with organizations such as NWSPCA and Seal Rescue Ireland to help animals in need.
We are also open to considering a Student Veterinary Nurse who is set to qualify this year for this position.
Discover a workplace that cares about your work-life balance
Our flexible approach to rota patterns can truly enrich your work life balance. We know that everyone has demands and priorities outside of their career and we want to make it easy for you to strike the right balance. Whether you need to do the school pick up, need reduced hours during school holidays or would simply like a more flexible rota pattern we can fix or flex our patterns to suit you
This is a full time role working 40 hours per week including 1:3 Saturdays. This role has no OOH. We would also consider part time hours for the right candidate.
Life beyond our Hospital
Gorey, located in County Wexford, is a vibrant and charming town known for its welcoming community, rich history, and excellent quality of life. Just an hour’s drive from Dublin, Gorey offers the perfect balance between countryside tranquillity and easy access to the capital. The town is surrounded by stunning landscapes, from rolling green hills to beautiful sandy beaches along the Wexford coastline, making it an ideal place for outdoor enthusiasts. With a bustling town centre filled with shops, cafés, and restaurants, as well as excellent schools and modern amenities, Gorey has become an increasingly popular place to live and work. Its strong sense of community, lively arts and cultural scene, and close proximity to nature make it a fantastic location for both professionals and families alike.
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
Focus on employee wellbeing
Development
Professional memberships
Additional benefits
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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