Head Veterinary Nurse - Gorey Veterinary Hospital
Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse looking to take the next step in your career? We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled individual for the position of Head RVN in our well-established mixed veterinary hospital. With a focus on clinical excellence and a supportive work environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to lead a dynamic team, contribute to high-quality patient care, and further develop your professional skills. If you have a solid background in first opinion practice, strong leadership abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional veterinary care, we want to hear from you!
The Role
Job Title: Head Registered Veterinary Nurse
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Core Hours: 40 hours per week (5 days), 1 in 3 Saturdays
OOH: No OOH, Sundays or Bank Holidays
Salary: Up to €45,000 commensurate with experience level plus attractive benefits package
Main Purpose of the Role:
To effectively manage the nursing team, ensuring exceptional teamwork and the highest standards of clinical care. This includes overseeing clinical nursing duties such as inpatient care, surgical nursing, and consultations, as well as mentoring junior nurses and support staff.
Additional Responsibilities:
1. Set professional conduct standards and support new projects for practice improvement.
2. Manage the Nursing Team, staff performance, and coordinate appraisals.
3. Organise training to ensure high nursing care standards.
4. Oversee stock levels and equipment maintenance.
5. Stay updated on veterinary legislation and ensure compliance.
6. Provide clinical coaching and maintain VCI membership.
7. Attend required CPD hours and manage rota, sick, and on-call cover.
8. Attend meetings and support partners with various tasks.
9. Ensure health & safety protocols are followed and equipment is properly maintained.
Qualifications
1. Registered to practice as a Veterinary Nurse in Ireland
2. Further qualification in an area of clinical nursing is desirable but not essential
3. At least 2+ years in first opinion practice setting
4. Experience in clinical coaching or mentoring of student nurses is desirable
Skills and Abilities
1. Good leadership attributes or appreciation for same
2. Ability to work effectively under pressure
3. Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
4. Ability to work flexibly on own initiative and as part of a team
Personal Attributes
1. Aligned to company values
2. Commitment to professionalism and integrity
3. Friendly and approachable
4. Supportive team member
About Us
Discover a workplace that supports you
Gorey Veterinary Hospital is a mixed practice located in County Wexford. Situated in the sunny southeast, famed for its vibrant markets, local community, coastal beaches and heritage history, Gorey is about 45 minutes from Dublin city. It is accessible by major roadways, train and bus. Our purpose-built hospital has two examination rooms, a dedicated operating theatre and a prep room with a separate large animal examination unit adjacent to the main building. We have on-site radiography, dentistry facilities, ultrasound, hematology and biochemistry machines.
Our passionate team includes 3 Veterinary Surgeons, 2 Veterinary Nurses, and 5 reception/admin staff, all dedicated to providing top-notch care. Come and be part of our thriving, dynamic practice!
Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata
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:
1. Work life balance
2. 22 days annual leave entitlement
3. Birthday leave
4. Focus on employee wellbeing
5. Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive leave packages
6. Cycle to work scheme
7. EAP and wellbeing centre access
8. Company sick pay
9. Development
10. €600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata)
11. Bespoke Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and many more in-house academies
12. Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
13. Leadership Academy for all future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers
14. Career progression opportunities
15. Professional memberships
16. VCI membership paid
17. VDS cover paid
18. Additional benefits
19. Annual pay reviews
20. Pawesome benefits – various discounts including retails and virtual gym
21. Employee pension contributions
22. Discounted staff pet veterinary fees
23. Relocation packages
24. Free flu jabs
25. 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.
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.
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