Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Anicare Vets, Santry Surgery, Dublin
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Part Time, Flexible
Up to €35,000 FTE DOE
Registered Veterinary Nurse – Small Animal
Santry, Dublin | Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent | Up to €35,000 FTE DOE
Start Date: September 2025
Looking for a supportive, forward-thinking workplace where your skills are valued and your growth is championed? Anicare Veterinary Group is seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our friendly and dedicated small animal team in Santry.
Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced RVN, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
Join our close-knit 2-nurse team in a general first-opinion clinic with excellent equipment and supportive colleagues. You’ll play a key part in delivering gold-standard care in a collaborative, progressive environment.
Your day-to-day may include:
- 1–2 surgical procedures per day
- Nurse consults and client engagement
- Anaesthesia monitoring
- Stock control and pharmacy management
- Occasional inpatient and reception support
What you can expect from us:
- No overnight work or out-of-hours commitments
- Flexible working hours with reasonable accommodations (e.g. for childcare or other commitments)
- Supportive and approachable team environment with access to the wider Anicare team and referral services
- Santry-based, with occasional cover in our Clontarf or Botanic branches
Working Hours: 5 days per week (or a 4-day week if preferred), flexible shifts between 8:30am–7:00pm
Weekends: 1 in 3 (or 4) weekend rota, with support from other branches
What We’re Looking For
- A qualified RVN or new graduate (support provided)
- Eligible to join the VCI register in 2025
- A team player with a can-do attitude, looking to grown within a supportive team
Why Choose Anicare?
Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata
We know that people are at the heart of great veterinary care. That’s why we offer benefits that support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
Work life balance
- 22 days annual leave entitlement
- Birthday leave
Focus on employee wellbeing
- Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive leave packages
- Cycle to work scheme
- EAP and wellbeing centre access
- Paid bereavement leave & Company sick pay
- Free flu jabs
Development& Career Growth
- €600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata)
- Bespoke Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and many more in-house academies
- Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
- Leadership Academy for all future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers
- Career progression opportunities
Professional memberships
- VCI membership paid
- VDS cover paid
Additional benefits
- Pawesome benefits – various discounts including retails and virtual gym
- Employee pension contributions
- Discounted staff pet veterinary fees
- Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board and many more)
Inclusive and Welcoming
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from BAME and LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process
Apply Today
Ready to join a compassionate, community-driven clinic that puts people and pets first?
Apply now and start your journey with Anicare Veterinary Group.
Anicare Vets, Santry Surgery
Royal Oak, Old Swords Road, Dublin, Dublin 9, Ireland
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Rabbit Friendly
Chicken Friendly
At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, 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 Shonagh 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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