Head Veterinary Nurse, Village Vets Dundrum (24hr Hospital)
Location: Dundrum
Report to: Lead vet
Schedule: Full time, 40 hours per week, 5 day Week with 1 in 4 Saturdays and 1 in 13 Sundays
Salary: €45,000-€50,000 + up to €2,000 joining bonus!
A rare and exciting opportunity has just become available to join our Village Vets Dundrum team as Head Veterinary Nurse. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate RVN.
About Village Vets Dundrum:
Village Vets Dundrum, located in South Dublin, joined the Village Vets family in 2013. Since then, the clinic has grown significantly and, in 2026, has expanded its services to provide emergency and critical care out of hours.
Recent renovations and an extension to the clinic have created an improved space for both the team and their patients, supporting the growing practice and enabling the team to continue delivering high-quality veterinary care.
Conveniently located in the heart of the Dundrum area, the clinic is surrounded by a wide range of amenities, cafés, restaurants and shops, with excellent public transport links making it easily accessible for both staff and clients.
About the Role
This is a rare opportunity and key leadership role within the clinic, working closely with the Lead Veterinary Surgeon and Hospital Manager 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) with the Veterinary Council Ireland (VCI)
- Minimum of 5+ 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
- Experience in working in a 24 hour setting highly desirable
What’s in it for You
- HSF Health Care 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 elligible to work in Ireland
