Head Veterinary Nurse, Village Vets Coolock

Location: Village Vets Coolock

Report to: Lead Vet

Schedule: 40 hour per week, 5 day week, 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 12 full weekends in the Ashbourne clinic

Salary: €40,000 per annum

About the Role

This is a key leadership role within the clinic, working closely with the Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive performance, standards, and team culture. Alongside hands-on nursing, you will lead the nursing team and support the smooth, efficient running of the clinic.

• Lead and support the nursing team, fostering a positive and high-performing environment
• Assist with surgeries, anaesthesia, and treatments to a high clinical standard
• Oversee patient care, medication protocols, and clinical record accuracy
• Manage rotas, annual leave, and team scheduling
• Monitor stock control, costs, and clinic resources
• Support financial administration and monthly processes
• Ensure compliance with clinical and health & safety standards
• Oversee front-of-house operations and client experience
• Conduct 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and team development
• Train and mentor new and existing nursing staff
• Support day-to-day operations and wider clinic objectives

About You

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Minimum of 3 years working as an RVN
• Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team
• Proven leadership or senior nursing experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Passionate about high clinical standards and patient care
• Confident mentoring and developing team members
• Proactive, reliable, and team-focused

What’s in it for You

• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership subsidy
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Additional leave with service
• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
• Statutory sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
• Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland