Veterinary Nurse - O'Dowd Veterinary, Ardee

Registered Veterinary Nurse – FTC 

O’Dowd Veterinary, Ardee, Co Louth 

Start Date: September 2025 

 

Achieve True Work-Life Balance 

Looking for a fulfilling veterinary nursing role without sacrificing your personal life? At O'Dowd's we offer just that. 

We are currently seeking an RVN to join our dedicated and supportive team for a maternity leave contract. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with no out-of-hours, no Sundays and no Bank Holiday work. A 1 in 4 Saturday rota provides variety while protecting your time off. 

 

Why Join Us? 

  • No OOH, Sundays, or Bank Holidays 

  • Varied caseload – work with both companion and farm animals 

  • Welcoming, supportive team of experienced vets and nurses 

  • Modern facilities: in house lab, digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental suite 

  • Ideal for those interested in developing clinical and consultation skills 

  • Located near the M1, with beaches just 20 minutes away 

 

About the Role 

You will be part of a collaborative, fridnly team delivering high-quality veterinary care to both small and large animals. Duties include: 

  • Surgical support and patient preparation 

  • Inpatient care and recovery management 

  • Nurse consultations and clinics 

  • Farm vet assistance (including TB Testing) 

  • Supporting reception when needed 

 

What We’re Looking For 

  • Must be VCI registered (or eligible to join in 2025) 

  • All levels of experience considered; experience preferred – new grads welcome 

  • Full driver’s license and transport essential 

  • A proactive, team-focused nurse with a passion for excellent patient care 

 

What We Offer 

  • Salary based on experience 

  • Friendly, inclusive team with a focus on mentorship and CPD 

  • Access to a wide variety of cases 

  • Enhanced annual leave packages including birthday leave, CPD leave, paid sick leave and more 

  • Opportunity to work in a well-respected, community rooted practice 

 

About Us 

O’Dowd Veterinary is a long-established, mixed animal practice based in Louth, just off the M1. Our team consists of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Veterinary Nurses and 4 support staff, all committed to delivering gold standard care. We believe in nurturing our staff and promoting a healthy work-life balance. We take pride in delivering a high standard of care across all species and building long-lasting relationships with our clients. Our practice values teamwork, compassion and continual improvement. 

 

Benefits – subject to pro-rata   

Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing:   

*Enhanced annual leave package + birthday leave   

*Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave   

*Paid bereavement leave   

*Company sick pay   

*Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)   

*Cycle to Work scheme   

*Free flu jabs   

 

Professional Development:   

*€600 CPD allowance + 3 paid days (pro rata)   

*Funded certificates, diplomas, and PhDs   

*Bespoke academies, including Graduate Nurse Academy and Nurse Evolve   

*Career progression pathways   

*Leadership Academy for future Head Nurses/Managers   

 

Other Perks:   

*“Pawsome” perks – retail discounts, virtual gym, and more   

*Discounted veterinary fees for your own pets   

*Employee pension contributions   

*Access to internal groups such as LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board   

 

Join us and be part of a passionate team making a real difference. 

 

Ready to advance your veterinary medicine career? Send your CV and cover letter to careersinireland@ivcevidensia.com  - we can’t wait to meet you.  

  

Questions? Reach out to Shónagh Dawson from our recruitment team at shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com or call 086 085 0891.  

    

Join us and be part of a passionate team that makes a real difference. 

 

Job Title
Veterinary Nurse - O'Dowd Veterinary, Ardee
Maximum characters: 3000
Allowed documents: pdf, doc, docx
Security Question