Veterinary Nurse - Shenick Vets

 

Your next big opportunity. Shenick Veterinary Centre have an exciting opening for an experienced Veterinary Nurse to join their team in Skerries. 

 

The Role 

• Maternity cover position – Specific Purpose Contract to start in November 2024 

• Salary up to €36,000 (or €17.31 per hour) commensurate with experience and subject to pro-rata 

• Up to 40 hours per week – open to discussing part-time/flexi-time with the right candidate 

• 1 in 3 Saturdays 

• No OOH, bank holidays, or Sunday work 

The main purpose of this role is to work cohesively with the nursing team to ensure excellent team work and to maintain the highest level of clinical care. You will be expected to: 

• Assist with surgical procedures, including management of anaesthesia and analgesia 

• Guide and support student VN’s 

• Perform nursing consultations 

• Manage inpatients and their care 

• Communicate with clients and maintain a high professional standard 

• Maintain a good working relationship with all members of the practice 

 

About Us 

Shenick Veterinary Centre is a group of three Small Animal practices located in Skerries, Balbriggan and Stamullen. Our referral centre in Skerries is a busy, fast-paced, first-opinion practice with all the mod cons required to ensure a high level of veterinary care is offered to our large, dedicated client base. 

 

Our phenomenal team is made up of three Veterinary Surgeons, two veterinary nurses, one animal care assistant, and a superb support team. 

 

What we need from you 

This is a position for an experienced RVN and would not be suitable for a new graduate.  

• Registered with the VCI 

• Experience in first opinion practice, especially in Anaesthesia and Nurse consultations 

• Must be a team player 

• Some leadership skills would be desirable, or interest in developing same 

 

 

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 Leave Package 

• Paid Paternity Leave 

• 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 our future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers 

• Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical 

Professional Memberships 

• VCI membership paid 

• VDS cover paid 

Additional Benefits 

• Annual Pay Reviews 

• Pawesome Benefits – various discounts including retail and virtual gym 

• Employer Pension Contributions 

• Discounted Staff Pet Veterinary Fees 

• Sponsorship for overseas employees 

• Relocation Packages 

• Free Flu Jabs 

• Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing champions, Nurses 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