Ark Vetcare Foxrock is seeking a Veterinary Nurse to join our busy and well-established small animal practice. This is an excellent opportunity for nurses at all stages of their career, including newly qualified graduates, with strong support and mentorship available from our experienced team.
We are proud of our collaborative environment, where nurses are encouraged to learn, develop, and fully engage in all aspects of patient care while working alongside skilled veterinary surgeons and support staff.
As a Veterinary Nurse within our primary care team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care and ensuring the wellbeing of patients throughout their journey in the practice.
Your responsibilities will include supporting consultations and surgical procedures, monitoring patient recovery, administering treatments, maintaining clinical areas, and providing guidance to pet owners. You will also contribute to maintaining accurate records and upholding high clinical and professional standards.
This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who is proactive, compassionate, and enthusiastic about developing their nursing skills in a busy GP setting.
Working Pattern
- Full-time - 37.5 hours per week
- Monday to Friday on a structured rota
- Shifts between 7:30am - 3:30pm or 11:00am - 7:00pm
- 30-minute unpaid break each day
- 1 in 4 Saturdays - 8:00am - 3:00pm
- No Sundays or out-of-hours
- One bank holiday per year
Ark Vetcare Foxrock is a busy first-opinion practice equipped with modern facilities including a dedicated operating theatre, dental suite, large in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, ultrasound, and separate dog and cat kennelling.
Our team consists of experienced Veterinary Surgeons, skilled Veterinary Nurses, and a supportive administrative team. We work in a positive, team-oriented environment where everyone contributes, supports one another, and takes pride in delivering excellent patient and client care.
As part of the wider Ark Vetcare group, we also benefit from the support of our branch practices in Dun Laoghaire and Kilmacud.
We are committed to supporting our people and creating a workplace where you can thrive. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, wellbeing support, paid professional memberships, and structured development opportunities.
You will have access to:
Work-life balance
Focus on employee wellbeing
- Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave packages
- EAP and wellbeing centre access
Development
- €600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days' paid CPD leave (pro rata)
- Bespoke Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and many more in-house academies
- Funding for Certificates, Diplomas and PhDs
- Leadership Academy for future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers
- Career progression opportunities
Professional Memberships
Additional Benefits
- Pawsome benefits - retail discounts, virtual gym and more
- Employee pension contributions
- Discounted staff pet veterinary fees
- Opportunity to join company programmes including LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Clinical Board and many more
At Ark Vetcare, we combine high clinical standards with a genuinely supportive and enjoyable working culture. We work hard, but we also value teamwork, individuality, and creating a positive environment where everyone feels part of the team.
Whether you are just starting your career or looking to build on your experience, this is a role where you will be supported to grow and make a real impact.
Salary DOE
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