Discover a place to grow. We are seeking an enthusiastic RVN to join our dynamic nursing team in Ark Vetcare Foxrock.

The Role
Help shape the future of veterinary care

• Full-time, permanent role with a start date of January 2025
  

• 40 hours per week (5 days) including 2 weekend days in 28
  

• No OOH or night work
  

• 8 hour shifts per day
  

• Fully funded post graduate certificates
  

• New Graduate support and training with our bespoke IVC Evidensia Nurse Academy
  

• Enhanced annual leave entitlements, plus birthday leave
  
  

Salary is from €32,000 depending on experience.

As an Ark Vetcare RVN your role is clinical, and 100% patient focused. Your duties include surgical nursing, medical nursing and nurse consultations. A Veterinary nurse's job is invaluable, and you will find that our nursing team is highly skilled and experienced. We actively encourage you to professionally develop in your areas of interest with a generous annual CPD allowance, paid CPD days off, and fully funded post graduate certificates.

Applicant Requirements
What you’ll bring

• All applicants must be registered with the VCI to practice Veterinary Nursing
  

• We are seeking a confident and competent RVN that enjoys working as part of a large and dynamic team
  

• New graduates are encouraged to apply as we offer full support and training with our Nurse Academy and team of experienced professionals
  
  

About Us
What do we offer you?
Ark Vetcare is a large, well established veterinary group with three locations across South County Dublin. Our Foxrock practice is one of the oldest companian animal practices in the country, located right in the heart of Deansgrange for more than 40 years. Our facility boasts a beautiful, state-of-the-art building with all the typical mod-cons expected of a highly regarded, modern veterinary practice. We have a good client base that mirrors our strong focus on patient welfare and high clinical standards.

Our dynamic team in Foxrock consists of 6 Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Veterinary Nurses, an animal care assistant and 5 customer team members. We have two certificate holders in Foxrock – for SA Medicine and SA Surgery. The practice fosters a very supportive and caring environment where a real emphasis is placed on ensuring a great work/life balance for all staff.

Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata
Your work/life balance is our priority
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:
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
  

Development

• €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 / Ph D’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

• Annual pay reviews
  

• Pawesome benefits – various discounts including retails and virtual gym
  

• Employee pension contributions
  

• Discounted staff pet veterinary fees
  

• Sponsorship for overseas employees
  

• Relocation packages
  

• Free flu jabs
  

• 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.

Shónagh Dawson RVN
Talent Partner (Ireland)
+353 (0) 86 085 0891
Shonagh.dawson@ivcevidensia.com