The Village Vets

Location: Just Cats Reports to: Lead Vet
Schedule: 5 days, 1 in 3 Sats and 1 in 13 Sundays in Ashbourne
Salary: 33,000-36,000
Are you a cat lover? Come and join our amazing cat-only clinic and fantastic team! Join a brilliant team where you can focus on what you love — caring for cats and giving them the best possible experience.
About the Role
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<li>Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, monitoring vital signs and assessing pain levels
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<li>Support veterinarians during emergency procedures, including triage, resuscitation, wound management, and surgery
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<li>Carry out essential medical procedures such as placing IV catheters, administering medications and fluids, and performing diagnostic tests
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<li>Assist with anaesthesia induction, monitoring, and post‑operative recovery for critical patients
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<li>Maintain strict infection control standards and ensure a clean, sterile environment
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<li>Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners, providing updates and guidance on treatment and aftercare
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<li>Work closely with vets, nurses, and support staff to deliver cohesive, high‑quality emergency care
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<li>Help train and mentor junior team members in
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<li>Keep detailed, accurate medical records and provide thorough handovers between shifts
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About You
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<li>Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
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<li>2+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice
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<li>This role demands strong clinical skills, resilience, and compassion to deliver high-quality care to patients in urgent need
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<li>Highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player
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<li>Excellent communication and organisational skills
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<li>Passionate about delivering gold-standard patient and client care
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What’s in it For You… At a Glance
In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:
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<li>Health cash plan
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<li>Pension scheme
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<li>VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid
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<li>Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
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<li>Gym membership subsidy
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<li>Free pet health plan
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<li>Paid charity day
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<li>Funded CPD
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<li>Statutory sick pay
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<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
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<li>Bike to work scheme
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You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland

Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full Time Fixed Term

Experienced Veterinary Nurse, Full Time Fixed Term

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