Head Veterinary Nurse, Full time, North County Dublin

Location: Lissenhall, Swords, Co. Dublin

Report to: Lead Vet

Schedule: 5 day working week (40 hours, shift pattern), 1:4 Saturdays, 1:13 Sundays

Salary: Start salary €40,000 - €50,000 + 2k Sign On Bonus

About the Role

This is a key leadership role within the clinic, working closely with the Lead Veterinary Surgeon to drive performance, standards, and team culture. Alongside hands‑on nursing, you will lead the nursing team and support the smooth, efficient running of the clinic.

Duties include:

• Lead and support the nursing team, fostering a positive and high-performing environment
• Assist with surgeries, anaesthesia, and treatments to a high clinical standard
• Oversee patient care, medication protocols, and clinical record accuracy
• Manage rotas, annual leave, and team scheduling
• Monitor stock control, costs, and clinic resources
• Support financial administration and monthly processes
• Ensure compliance with clinical and health & safety standards
• Oversee front-of-house operations and client experience
• Conduct 1-2-1s, performance reviews, and team development
• Train and mentor new and existing nursing staff
• Support day-to-day operations and wider clinic objectives

About You

• Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• Minimum of 3 years working as an RVN
• Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team
• Proven leadership or senior nursing experience
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Passionate about high clinical standards and patient care
• Confident mentoring and developing team members
• Proactive, reliable, and team-focused

What’s in it for You

• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Gym membership subsidy
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Additional leave with service
• VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid
• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
• Statutory sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
• Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland