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No OOH, Sundays, or Bank Holidays Varied caseload – work with both companion and farm animals Welcoming, supportive team of experienced vets and nurses Modern facilities: in house lab, digital x-ray, ultrasound, dental suite Ideal for those interested in developing clinical and consultation skills Located near the M1, with beaches just 20 minutes away
Surgical support and patient preparation Inpatient care and recovery management Nurse consultations and clinics Farm vet assistance (including TB Testing) Supporting reception when needed
Must be VCI registered (or eligible to join in 2025) All levels of experience considered; experience preferred – new grads welcome Full driver’s license and transport essential A proactive, team-focused nurse with a passion for excellent patient care
Salary based on experience Friendly, inclusive team with a focus on mentorship and CPD Access to a wide variety of cases Enhanced annual leave packages including birthday leave, CPD leave, paid sick leave and more Opportunity to work in a well-respected, community rooted practice
Enhanced annual leave package + birthday leave Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave Paid bereavement leave Company sick pay Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Cycle to Work scheme Free flu jabs
€600 CPD allowance + 3 paid days (pro rata) Funded certificates, diplomas, and PhDs Bespoke academies, including Graduate Nurse Academy and Nurse Evolve Career progression pathways Leadership Academy for future Head Nurses/Managers
“Pawsome” perks – retail discounts, virtual gym, and more Discounted veterinary fees for your own pets Employee pension contributions Access to internal groups such as LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board
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Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal - FTC
O'Dowd Veterinary, Ardee Hospital, Ardee
Discipline: Small Animal
Full Time, Flexible
DOE
Registered Veterinary Nurse – FTC
O’Dowd Veterinary, Ardee, Co Louth
Start Date: September 2025
Achieve True Work-Life Balance
Looking for a fulfilling veterinary nursing role without sacrificing your personal life? At O'Dowd's we offer just that.
We are currently seeking an RVN to join our dedicated and supportive team for a maternity leave contract. This is a full-time position (40 hours/week) with no out-of-hours, no Sundays and no Bank Holiday work. A 1 in 4 Saturday rota provides variety while protecting your time off.
Why Join Us?
About the Role
You will be part of a collaborative, friendly team delivering high-quality veterinary care to both small and large animals. Duties include:
What We’re Looking For
What We Offer
About Us
O’Dowd Veterinary is a long-established, mixed animal practice based in Louth, just off the M1. Our team consists of 7 Veterinary Surgeons, 5 Veterinary Nurses and 4 support staff, all committed to delivering gold standard care. We believe in nurturing our staff and promoting a healthy work-life balance. We take pride in delivering a high standard of care across all species and building long-lasting relationships with our clients. Our practice values teamwork, compassion and continual improvement.
Benefits – subject to pro-rata
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing:
Professional Development:
Other Perks:
Join us and be part of a passionate team making a real difference.
O'Dowd Veterinary, Ardee Hospital
Hale Street, Ardee, A92 K765, Ireland
Animals treated
Dogs, cats & small pets
Farm animals
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.
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.