Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal

About Southview Veterinary Hospital

Established in 2003, Southview Veterinary Hospital in Tipperary specializes in treating small and large animals using advanced veterinary technology. Our skilled team includes six veterinary surgeons, four veterinary nurses, and six support staff. We offer specialty care areas such as ultrasonography, canine physiotherapy, orthopaedics, and operate a hydrotherapy suite led by our veterinary physiotherapist. We collaborate regularly with local charities like Paws and TNR groups.

Role Overview

This full-time, permanent position involves working 39 hours per week over five days, with a rotating schedule including one weekend shift every three weeks. Working hours are between 8 am and 7 pm. The role offers diverse hands-on experience including surgical and theatre nursing, medical care, inpatient monitoring, dentistry, radiography, laboratory diagnostics, infection control, dispensary management, and client education.

Candidate Profile

We seek a veterinary nurse committed to quality patient care and teamwork. Applicants should be either registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland or expected to register by 2026. Ideal candidates display a positive attitude, strong communication skills, willingness to learn, and initiative. Both recent graduates and experienced nurses seeking a dynamic environment are encouraged to apply.

Benefits and Perks

We invest in our staff's well-being and career development:

• 22 days of annual leave (pro-rated) plus birthday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing centre access
• Cycle to Work scheme participation
• No out-of-hours or Sunday shifts
• €600 annual CPD allowance plus 3 paid CPD days (pro-rated)
• Funding for advanced certificates, diplomas, or PhDs
• Tailored Nurse Evolve and Graduate Nurse Academy programs
• Leadership Academy opportunities for progression into Head Nurse or Practice Manager roles
• Veterinary Council of Ireland membership and Veterinary Defence Society cover paid
• Employee pension contributions and annual salary reviews
• Discounts on staff pet care within the IVC Evidensia network
• Retail and wellbeing discounts through the “Pawesome Benefits” platform
• Free flu vaccinations

Additional Information

The clinic is located in Tipperary, about an hour from Cork, Limerick, and Waterford. The area provides access to recreational sites like the Blueway cycle track and the River Suir.

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Salary

The annual salary ranges from €32,000 to €40,000 depending on experience.