Discover a new challenge. We are looking for a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our team at City Vets in Waterford.

The Role
Build your future

• Full-time or Part-time position based in City Vets, Waterford
  

• Salary from €30,000 commensurate with experience level
  

• Full-time is 5 days per week, 7.5 hours per day
  

• No OOH
  

• Fixed Term Contract of 6 months – with the potential for a permanent role in future
  

• All levels of experience are considered – new graduates encouraged to apply
  
  

Applicant Requirements
Handpicking the best

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

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

• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

About Us
Be part of what we do
City Vets is a well-established and widely recognised companion animal hospital located in Waterford. Due to our friendly and supportive work environment, we are proud to have a longstanding, respected team. We take satisfaction in offering a personal and caring veterinary service of the highest standard to all our patients and clients as well as boasting a great place to work for our employees. Waterford was recently recognised as “Irelands best place to live” in an Irish Times feature.

Our team comprises of four Veterinary Surgeons, four Veterinary Nurses and an excellent team of support staff. All our team have a high level of experience and expertise in their respective roles. As a busy, first opinion practice we see a wide variety of interesting medical and surgical cases every day. Among our services are tonometry, blood pressure measurement, in-house laboratory and digital radiography.

Check out our website here: www.cityvets.ie

Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata
All the important stuff, taken care of
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
  

• 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