Veterinary Nurse - The Well Pet Hospital, Sligo

Overview

The Well Pet Hospital is looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurse to join our growing team on a 12 month fixed term contract. If you're passionate about animal care and enjoy a dynamic, supportive work environment, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Vet Nurse, your duties will vary depending on the shift allocated, and you will be in charge of the area assigned. These shifts may include:

• Surgical: Admit and prep patients for surgery, monitor anaesthesia, assist in recovery, and discharge.
• Hospital: Walk and medicate inpatients, monitor their progress, update owners, admit and discharge patients, maintain accurate records.
• Consultation: Greet clients, assist in nurse consult duties, manage the hospital diary, respond to queries, update records.
• Reception: Answer phones, handle basic reception tasks, manage cash transactions.

Shifts and Benefits

Hours: Shifts between 8:30 am - 6:30 pm or 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break. One Saturday in four (9:00 am - 7:00 pm) in addition to weekdays. No OOH or Sunday work. 12-month FTC contract with potential for extension.

About You

Proficient in anaesthesia, surgical, and medical nursing, skilled in nursing consultations, lab work, and reception tasks, strong team player, adaptable to changing environments, and flexible with shift patterns, able to work independently and manage tasks effectively.

About Us

Since 2016, The Well Pet Hospital has been Sligo's dedicated pet-only veterinary hospital, offering top-notch care with a personal touch. Our clinic is equipped with modern facilities, including:

• X-ray & Dental Unit with Dental X-ray
• Ultrasonography & Anaesthetic Monitoring Equipment
• Separate dog and cat wards.
• 3 Consulting Rooms, one dedicated for nurse consultations & On-site Laboratory.

Our team is made up of 5 veterinary surgeons, 5 veterinary nurses, and 3 receptionists. We value kindness, teamwork, and communication, and believe that supporting each other is the key to delivering excellent care in a calm and welcoming environment.

Benefits - 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:

• 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
• €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
• VCI membership paid
• VDS cover paid
• Annual pay reviews
• Pawsome 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)

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.

Questions

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.