O’Dowd Veterinary, Ardee, Co Louth
Start Date: September 2025
Achieve True Work-Life Balance
Looking for a fulfilling veterinary nursing role without sacrificing your personal life? At O'Dowd's we offer just that.
We are currently seeking an RVN to join our dedicated and supportive team for a maternity leave contract. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with no out-of-hours, no Sundays and no Bank Holiday work. A 1 in 4 Saturday rota provides variety while protecting your time off.
Why Join Us?
*No OOH, Sundays, or Bank Holidays *Varied caseload – work with both companion and farm animals *Welcoming, supportive team of experienced vets and nurses *Modern facilities: in house lab, digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental suite *Ideal for those interested in developing clinical and consultation skills *Located near the M1, with beaches just 20 minutes away
About the Role
You will be part of a collaborative, fridnly team delivering high-quality veterinary care to both small and large animals. Duties include:
*Surgical support and patient preparation *Inpatient care and recovery management *Nurse consultations and clinics *Farm vet assistance (including TB Testing) *Supporting reception when needed
What We’re Looking For
Must be VCI registered (or eligible to join in 2025) All levels of experience considered; experience preferred – new grads welcome Full driver’s license and transport essential A proactive, team-focused nurse with a passion for excellent patient care
What We Offer
*Salary based on experience *Friendly, inclusive team with a focus on mentorship and CPD *Access to a wide variety of cases *Enhanced annual leave packages including birthday leave, CPD leave, paid sick leave and more *Opportunity to work in a well-respected, community rooted practice
About Us
O’Dowd Veterinary is a long-established, mixed animal practice based in Louth, just off the M1. Our team consists of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Veterinary Nurses and 4 support staff, all committed to delivering gold standard care. We believe in nurturing our staff and promoting a healthy work-life balance. We take pride in delivering a high standard of care across all species and building long-lasting relationships with our clients. Our practice values teamwork, compassion and continual improvement.
Benefits – subject to pro-rata
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing: *Enhanced annual leave package + birthday leave *Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave *Paid bereavement leave *Company sick pay *Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) *Cycle to Work scheme *Free flu jabs
Professional Development: *€600 CPD allowance + 3 paid days (pro rata) *Funded certificates, diplomas, and PhDs *Bespoke academies, including Graduate Nurse Academy and Nurse Evolve *Career progression pathways *Leadership Academy for future Head Nurses/Managers
Other Perks: *“Pawsome” perks – retail discounts, virtual gym, and more *Discounted veterinary fees for your own pets *Employee pension contributions *Access to internal groups such as LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board
Join us and be part of a passionate team making a real difference.
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