Veterinary Nurse - The Pet Hospital

 

 

Build your future. We are seeking a Veterinary Nurse to join our experienced team in our friendly, professional practice in Waterford.  

 

The Role 

Make a difference and save lives 

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

• 40 hours / 5 days per week 

• No OOH, Weekends or Bank Holidays 

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

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

• Enhanced annual leave 

• Generous CPD allowance 

 

Your main duties and responsibilities would include nurse clinics, post-operative checkups, emergency triage, inpatient care, surgical nursing and more! 

 

Applicant Requirements 

What we need from you 

• Qualified Veterinary Nurse registered or eligible to register with the VCI 

• We are seeking an individual who enjoys working as part of a team with an enthusiasm for veterinary nursing 

• New graduates and junior nurses are encouraged to apply 

 

About Us 

Be part of something exceptional 

The Pet Hospital in Waterford is a well-established small animal practice in the heart of Waterford city. We are a first opinion practice that caters to a wide variety of medical and surgical cases. We work closely with local and national charities, most recently we organized a successful, local table quiz to raise funds for the ISPCA. 

 

Our team is made up of 2 Vets, 3 Nurses, and 2 Support staff. We pride ourselves on our group work ethic focused primarily on high quality patient care, a collaborative working environment and a healthy work-life balance. 

 

Benefits – subject to pro rata 

Your wellbeing matters to us 

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) 

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

• 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 

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)  

+353 (0) 86 085 0891  

Shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com