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.
Learning Opportunities: We frequently organise training and development for staff to help you grow.

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:  

Work life balance  

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 / PhD’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  
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)