Head Veterinary Nurse Celbridge, Co. Kildare
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Job Summary
Head Veterinary Nurse Celbridge Co. Kildare
Contract: 40 hours per week
Salary: From 38000 DOE
The Vet Office is recruiting a Head Veterinary Nurse (RVN) for a brand-new bright and fully equipped small-animal hospital opening in Celbridge.
The clinic is ideally located beside Tesco and Costa Coffee offering ample parking and sitting within a thriving fast-growing community.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role from the very beginning and help shape a new state-of-the-art veterinary facility.
The Role
The clinic is seeking a confident organised and passionate Registered Veterinary Nurse to lead the nursing and ACA team.
The right candidate will have excellent leadership skills strong clinical standards and genuine enthusiasm for creating an outstanding patient and client experience.
You will be instrumental in:
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Establishing clinic protocols
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Setting up workflows
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Mentoring junior nurses and ACAs
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Building a positive supportive forward-thinking team culture
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Creating a welcoming atmosphere for clients and their pets
About the Clinic
This new purpose-built hospital has been designed with both patients and staff in mind. Facilities include:
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Two spacious waiting rooms (including a cat-only area)
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Three fully equipped consultation rooms
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Two modern surgical suites
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A dedicated dental suite
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An X-ray/imaging room
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Separate dog and cat wards for optimal patient comfort
- A bright professional layout that supports efficient workflow and excellent care
Key Responsibilities
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Lead support and inspire the nursing and ACA teams
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Maintain and implement high standards of nursing care
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Assist in establishing protocols systems and best practices
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Provide mentorship support and training to junior team members
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Promote a warm professional client experience
- Support the clinical team in consults surgery imaging and inpatient care
- Help ensure smooth daily operations stock control and equipment maintenance
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Contribute to building a positive workplace culture
Requirements
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Qualified and VCI-registered Veterinary Nurse
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Leadership or senior nursing experience preferred
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Strong organisational and communication skills
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Genuine interest in building and developing a new clinic
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Passion for patient care and collaborative teamwork
Whats on Offer
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38000 DOE
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Full-time contract: 40 hours per week
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Brand-new purpose-built facilities
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Supportive clinical environment with opportunities for CPD
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A leadership role with real influence on clinic culture and standards
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Excellent location and modern working conditions
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through The Vet Office.
Key Skills
- Veterinary Experience
- Animal Care
- Veterinary Assistant
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Animal Handling
- Animal Restraint
- Experience Administering Injections
- Library Services
- Ventilator
- Medical Imaging
- Catheterization
- Medication Administration
