Job Description: Growth Marketing Manager

Location: Village Vets Reports to: Marketing Director Contract Type: Permanent  Location: Hybrid Role (with occasional additional travel for office meetings, clinic visits, or events) 

Summary of Job Purpose and Function 

The Growth Marketing Manager will play a pivotal role in driving new customer Client Acquisition and cost per acquisition (CAC) by crafting and executing robust digital acquisition strategies. The position will focus on driving online appointment bookings via SEO, PPC and other paid digital channels and through improved website journeys and conversion rate.    Collaborating closely with the marketing, veterinary, and digital teams, the Growth Marketing Manager will ensure a strong first appointment booking journey that reflects Village Vets' core values. By harnessing technology and a test & learn approach, this role will be integral to introduction new clients and pets to Village Vets.   

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design and implement client acquisition strategies aimed at growing the customer base, and with a specific focus on clinic-level acquisitions for online appointments and Pet health plan. 

• Develop acquisition campaigns across a variety of paid and organic channels (PPC, SEO, Meta, etc.) to drive traffic to the website and convert to online appointment bookings. 

• Manage PPC campaigns to drive appointment growth in target locations, expand keyword set, optimise copy and landing pages to improve quality score and reduce CPAs. Devise PPC strategy for long-term growth and new clinic openings. 

• Develop SEO strategy in collaboration with the SEO agency outlining a roadmap for technical, content and link building improvements to drive bookings. Manage local SEO presence through Google Business Profile and clinic pages. 

• Understand cannibalisation between PPC and SEO and optimise PPC spend and SEO focus to achieve best possible presence on Google v competitors. 

• Drive appointment bookings via paid social campaigns with a variety of concepts, formats and messages and driving demand to local clinics. Utilise insights to optimise CTRs and CPAs. Collaborate with the Brand Specialist for creative development. 

• Manage website development and optimisation in collaboration with the Brand team and development agency, implementing a conversion rate optimisation (CRO) programme and scaling SEO content for further growth. 

• Own the online booking platform, analysing drop offs in the booking journey and making improvements to the flow through from starting a booking to confirmation. 

• Manage Google Analytics, Google Ads, Meta Business Suite and other Marketing technology to provide insights on Marketing performance to the Marketing team and wider business. 

• Onboard new acquisitions and greenfields onto the website, online booking platform and acquisition campaigns. Manage separate websites, SEO and booking journey where appropriate for a strong existing brand. 

• Develop a referral strategy with the Operations team to increase referrals from internal clinics and external Vets. 

• Collaborate with veterinary and marketing teams to identify key acquisition opportunities to drive demand into clinics, from early-life vaccinations to senior pet care. 

• Monitor key performance metrics, including CAC, online bookings, search volume, impression share and ranking. Prepare reports on acquisition performance and make data-driven recommendations for improvement. 

• Develop and utilise quantitative and qualitative data insights to refine acquisition strategies, incorporating feedback into service offerings and communication. 

 

Education, Experience, and Skills: 

Criteria	Essential
Professional/Technical Qualification	Minimum 4 years of experience in digital marketing and customer acquisition, preferably within healthcare, retail, or subscription-based industries.
Experience & Job Knowledge	Proven ability to develop and execute client acquisition strategies and manage paid and organic customer acquisition channels.  Strong understanding of PPC, SEO, Paid Social and other digital acquisition channels, with hands on experience managing PPC and Meta campaigns.  Experience in creating website UX journeys that convert to leads and sales.
Skills & Competencies	Strong project and agency management skills with the ability to execute a campaign end-to-end.  Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams (marketing, veterinary, digital).  Analytical mindset with deep experience in tracking, analysing, and reporting on key metrics.  Proficiency with data analytics and campaign management tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads, Google Business Profile, Google Search Console or similar.  Familiarity with website technology, WordPress, website A/B testing, online booking and subscription platforms.
Personal Qualities	Self-motivated to work independently without constant supervision.  Trustworthy with a conscientious approach to work.  Confidence, warmth, and a good sense of humour.

Job description: Customer Success and Business Development Manager  Location: Pawprints (Trim, County Meath) Job Type: Full-time Salary between €35,000–€38,000 a year   Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Gym membership

  Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

  Job Summary: The Customer Success and Business Development Manager for Pawprints Cremation will play a crucial role in providing support to clients and driving business growth. They will be responsible for driving business growth, enhancing customer satisfaction, and building strong relationships within the veterinary clinics. This role involves developing and implementing business strategies, managing customer relationships, and representing the company in a professional and compassionate manner. It is primarily a nationwide role with occasional office-based work.   Why Join Us? 

• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a dedicated team of skilled veterinary nurses, surgeons and support staff including animal care assistants who are committed to providing the highest standard of care to all our patients. 

• Balanced Workload: Enjoy a good mix of surgeries and inpatient care, ensuring you gain diverse and enriching hands-on experience. 

• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Our clinic will undergo an exciting renovation later this year to expand its current premises. We are striving for a modern, fully equipped hospital which will further support our commitment to providing the best care possible. 

• Training & Development: We offer excellent internal and external CPD and training opportunities to help you expand your skills and advance your career. New graduate nurses will complete our graduate program with support from our nurse mentors. Some of our nurses are already certificate holders in anaesthesia & feline nursing, and we encourage you to further your education. 

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of a balanced life, and supporting a positive work-life balance for our team is extremely important to us. 

  If you’re ready to contribute to our wonderful and compassionate team and continue developing your career, we’d love to hear from you!    Apply today to join our dedicated nursing team in Dundrum!  The Veterinary Nurse at Village Vets is a vital and respected part of our team. Here you will play a pivotal role in providing top-quality care to our animal patients and ensuring excellent service to our clients.  Our Dundrum, South Dublin branch, joined the Village Vets family in 2013 and is well equipped with modern facilities, including three consult rooms, a dedicated dental room and separate dog and cat wards. We even play relaxing classical music to keep our cats calm, with more lively stations played to keep our dog’s company! We’re conveniently located in Apollo Business Park.    Key Responsibilities: Business Development:

• Identify, pursue, and develop new business opportunities within the veterinary & pet care industry.
• Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with veterinary clinics.
• Develop and execute marketing and sales strategies to expand market share.
• Analyse market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.

Customer Service:

• Lead and oversee the customer service team and ensure exceptional service delivery.
• Develop and implement customer service standards and procedures including training client care teams within veterinary clinics.
• Respond to customer inquiries, complaints, and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Build and nurture strong customer relationships.
• Create and implement effective training plans for CX in crematoriums for the onsite teams.

Commercial Success:

• Develop and execute client relationship strategies to maximise revenue.
• Monitor clinic performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Achieve commercial and training targets as well as key performance indicators KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director (MD) and Finance Business Partner (BP) to understand the key business drivers and opportunities for improvement

Qualifications and Skills:

• 3+ Years Proven experience in business development and customer service.
• Experience in training client teams
• Proven experience in presenting solutions
• Strong understanding of the pet care industry.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in sales and marketing techniques and strategies
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Empathy and compassion for grieving pet owners.

  Application question(s): Do you have full-clean drivers license and the ability to travel to clinics Nationwide? Experience: Business development and customer service: 3 years (preferred) Work Location: On the road

Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN  Location: Village Vets Salary between €30 and 40k DOE Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet    Are you a passionate and dedicated Veterinary Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity in a busy and dynamic environment? Join our thriving veterinary hospital in Dundrum, Dublin, where we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional patient care. Currently Village Vets are looking for 2 nurses to join our highly skilled team in our Village Vets Dundrum Clinic.    Why Join Us? 

• Collaborative Team: Work alongside a dedicated team of skilled veterinary nurses, surgeons and support staff including animal care assistants who are committed to providing the highest standard of care to all our patients. 

• Balanced Workload: Enjoy a good mix of surgeries and inpatient care, ensuring you gain diverse and enriching hands-on experience. 

• State-of-the-Art Equipment: Our clinic will undergo an exciting renovation later this year to expand its current premises. We are striving for a modern, fully equipped hospital which will further support our commitment to providing the best care possible. 

• Training & Development: We offer excellent internal and external CPD and training opportunities to help you expand your skills and advance your career. New graduate nurses will complete our graduate program with support from our nurse mentors. Some of our nurses are already certificate holders in anaesthesia & feline nursing, and we encourage you to further your education. 

• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of a balanced life, and supporting a positive work-life balance for our team is extremely important to us. 

  If you’re ready to contribute to our wonderful and compassionate team and continue developing your career, we’d love to hear from you!    Apply today to join our dedicated nursing team in Dundrum!  The Veterinary Nurse at Village Vets is a vital and respected part of our team. Here you will play a pivotal role in providing top-quality care to our animal patients and ensuring excellent service to our clients.  Our Dundrum, South Dublin branch, joined the Village Vets family in 2013 and is well equipped with modern facilities, including three consult rooms, a dedicated dental room and separate dog and cat wards. We even play relaxing classical music to keep our cats calm, with more lively stations played to keep our dog’s company! We’re conveniently located in Apollo Business Park.    Responsibilities: 

• Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics and surgical operations. 

• Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon and where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures. 

• Nurse and care for patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets. 

• Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the clinic including equipment, animal quarters to a level acceptable to the Village Vets standards. 

• Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients, oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date and accurate clinical records  

• Assist with front of house duties and understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.  

• Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock. 

• Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures. 

• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.   

• Carry out any ad hoc Veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/area manager. 

• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately. 

• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team. 

   While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.     Knowledge & Skills    Specification for a Veterinary Nurse  

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification	Current registration with VCI	Further qualification specific to VN training
Experience & Job Knowledge	Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team	Previous experience of small animal veterinary practice
Skills & Competencies	Excellent communication skills (written & oral).  Ability to work well in fast paced environment.  Excellent time management  Ability to make clinical decisions .  Ability to work autonomously.   Confident and competent decision making skills.  Ability to provide training and direction to other.  Ability to work in team.
Personal Qualities	Excellent standard of personal presentation.  Professional approach to veterinary nursing and clinical care.  Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision.  Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work.

  Job Context 

• See the operational & customer service fundamentals as an essential part of this document. 

  NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive. 

Job description: Experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon Location: Village Vets Bray  Salary: €35,000 to €42,000 Annually Healthcare Options, CPD, Gym Subscription Contribution, Paid Charity Day and more   Our Head Nurses are part of our clinic leadership teams and an important part of driving our organisational objectives. This role is an opportunity to join an experienced team in a brand new clinic. It involves conducting primary responsibilities as a veterinary nurse in accordance with the standards and values upheld by Village Vets & the Veterinary Council of Ireland, contributing to the highest quality animal care, excellent staff relationships & customer service. In addition, carry out secondary responsibility duties, to assist in the efficient running of the veterinary clinic as part of the leadership team with the Lead Vet, Clinic Manager, and Regional Director. Our new state of the art clinic includes; An in-house laboratory, Digital x-ray, Full operating theatre, Separate dog and cat wards with pheromone diffusers and soft luxurious bedding all to provide exceptional veterinary care to our clients in Lusk.   Clinical and Patient Care:

• Assist veterinary surgeons during procedures such as anaesthetics, surgeries, and treatments.
• Administer treatments (e.g., injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressings, first aid, euthanasia) as directed, including minor surgical procedures where permitted.
• Nurse and care for patients to the highest standards, ensuring proper administration of prescribed medications and safe handling of drugs.
• Ensure medications and clinical records are up-to-date and accurate.
• Maintain clinic hygiene, including cleaning equipment and animal quarters to clinic standards.

  Administrative and Operational Management:

• Manage team schedules, including rotas, annual leave, and sick leave (recorded on the People system).
• Oversee stock control, monitor usage to prevent waste, and record the Cost of Sale documents.
• Handle financial tasks such as petty cash, lodgements, bad debt control, and end-of-month cash recording.
• Review and verify invoices and process payroll updates.
• Manage compliance, including checking dosimeters, completing incident report forms, and monitoring PHP adherence as a PHP Champion.

  Client and Staff Engagement:

• Ensure an outstanding client experience, including promoting Pet Health Plans to support optimal care.
• Oversee front-of-house duties, maintaining an efficient and welcoming reception.
• Respond to Google reviews to engage with client feedback and enhance service reputation.
• Team 1-2-1s and reviews
• Deliver training and clinical support for new graduate nurses and new RVNs to the business with support of nursing mentors
• Provide additional training to staff as required and assist with uniform orders.

  Additional Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage clinic resources, including timely completion of tasks and minimising wastage
• Undertake ad hoc duties and administrative tasks as required by the clinic or area manager

  Knowledge & Skills    Specification for a Veterinary Surgeon

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification	Current registration with VCI	Further qualification specific to VN training Previous experience with endoscopy/ laparoscopy/ dentistry as well of course
Experience & Job Knowledge	3+ years working as an RVN Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team	Previous experience of small animal veterinary practice Head Nurse/managerial experience Previous experience in endoscopy, laparoscopy and dentistry
Skills & Competencies	Excellent communication skills (written & oral). Ability to work well in fast paced environment. Excellent time management Ability to make clinical decisions. Ability to work autonomously. Confident and competent decision-making skills. Ability to provide training and direction to other. Ability to work in team.
Personal Qualities	Excellent standard of personal presentation. Professional approach to veterinary nursing and clinical care. Self-motivated to work independently without constant supervision. Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work.

  NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive.

Job description: Experienced GP Veterinary Surgeon Location: Village Vets Bray  Salary: €40,000 to €60,000 Annually   Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers and colleagues. We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Surgeon with a strong interest in exotic animals to come and join our team of highly skilled vets and nurses at our practice based in Bray Dublin. At Village Vets Bray, no two days are the same! With exotic patients keeping you on your toes, every case is a new adventure. If you thrive in a fast-paced, stimulating environment where learning never stops, this is the place for you. Plus, you’ll be backed by an amazing team that’s just as passionate and dynamic as you are!   Ready for the challenge? Join us at Village Vets Bray and make every day extraordinary!   Within Village Vets we have a Clinical Support Team and a Surgical Mentor that can provide you with the training you may need. Our family veterinary practice is constantly growing as a result of the fantastic work our Vets, Nurses and care team do every day. We are looking for great people to join our team. Within our teams we have experienced vets and nurses including Certificate holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Endoscopy, ECC and Anaesthesia. We operate to a very high standard of Veterinary Medicine and our practice is fully equipped with excellent surgical, diagnostic, and medical equipment. Our ideal candidates will have a strong desire to work in a small exotic animal practice and be highly motivated, hard-working, and will be team players. In Village Vets we strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and the best service to our clients. We are proud to support our staff with a comprehensive CPD program and we welcome and encourage any interest in further education. Our Bray branch opened as a proud member of the Village Vets family in a new building in 2022. We have a comprehensive range of facilities and equipment, including four consult rooms, separate wards for dogs, cats, and exotics, and in-house lab and diagnostics including digital x-ray, dental x-ray and ultrasound. We do not have any out of hours service during the week or weekends.   Job purpose To conduct primary responsibilities as a veterinary surgeon in accordance with the standards and values upheld by Village Vets & the Veterinary Council of Ireland, contributing to the highest quality animal care, excellent staff relationships & customer service. In addition, carry out secondary responsibility duties, to assist in the efficient running of the veterinary clinic as directed by the Lead Vet or Regional Director. Principal accountabilities:

• Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets
• Experience/or strong interest in exotic animals.
• Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient
• Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively
• Keep medical records up to date and accurate
• Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels
• Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.
• Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)
• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
• Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets
• Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.
• Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets
• Ensure that all bills are priced correctly
• Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.
• Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.
• Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.
• Carry out any ad hoc veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/lead vet.
• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.

  Administrative duties:

• Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.
• Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.
• Complete pet passports where applicable.
• Sign off vaccination records.
• Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.

  While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.   Knowledge & Skills    Specification for a Veterinary Surgeon

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification	MVB or equivalent Current registration with VCI	Further qualification specific to Veterinary training
Experience & Job Knowledge	Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team	Previous experience in dealing with exotic animals Previous 1-2 years experience of small animal veterinary practice
Skills & Competencies	Ability to investigate and treat clinical cases appropriately Surgical skills appropriate to level of experience Excellent communication skills (written & oral). Ability to work well in fast paced environment. Excellent time management Ability to make clinical decisions . Ability to work autonomously. Confident and competent decision making skills. Ability to provide training and direction to other. Ability to work in team.
Personal Qualities	Excellent standard of personal presentation. Professional, progressive approach to clinical diagnostics, treatment and care. Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision. Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work.

 

 Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN  Location: Village Vets  Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet  Salary: €30,000-38,000 DOE    Are you looking for a supportive team, career development and a great work-life balance?  We are looking for an enthusiastic RVN to join our award-winning team in Tallaght, South Dublin. Our experienced team of 4 vets, 4 RVNs, 2 ACAs and receptionists were delighted to be named 'Veterinary Practice of the Year 2024' at the Local Pet Awards Ireland, a true testament to our dedication to providing excellent care.    The Future  We were pioneers in introducing dental X-rays as a standard practice in Ireland. We continue leading the way with exciting advancements, including launching laparoscopy services in January, new CT machines arriving in March and August and opening our first Diplomat-led Tertiary Referral Hospital in August.    The Role  We are looking for an experienced RVN to join our Tallaght clinic. We want you to reach your full potential and have job satisfaction, so you will be encouraged to use all your skills and get involved in all aspects of nursing, from inpatient care, radiography, and anaesthesia to our extensive nurse clinics.    You will have access to our dedicated nurse mentors within the wider Village Vets team, who can provide ongoing support and guidance to help you develop your skills. We also offer the opportunity to progress into one of our speciality nurse positions in areas such as orthopaedics, dentistry, dermatology, cardiology, feline care, and exotics, as well as hospital and head nurse positions.  Our nurses work a 40-hour week, with just 1:4 Saturdays (9 am – 5 pm) and 1:12 daytime weekends.       Career Development  We are passionate about nurturing our teams and helping each team member achieve their ambitions through enhancing their knowledge, developing skills, pursuing further training, including certificates, or finding an ideal work-life balance.  Village Vets was the first independent practice in Ireland to launch both a Head Nurse training program and a New Graduate program, ensuring that less experienced team members receive unparalleled support and encouragement. We also provide a comprehensive in-house CPD program, certificate training, and opportunities for further education to ensure every team member has the tools to excel.      Responsibilities: 

• Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics and surgical operations. 

• Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon and where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures. 

• Nurse and care for patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets. 

• Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the clinic including equipment, animal quarters to a level acceptable to the Village Vets standards. 

• Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients, oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date and accurate clinical records  

• Assist with front of house duties and understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.  

• Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock. 

• Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures. 

• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.   

• Carry out any ad hoc Veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/area manager. 

• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately. 

• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team. 

  While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.     Knowledge & Skills    Specification for a Veterinary Nurse  

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification	Current registration with VCI	Further qualification specific to VN training
Experience & Job Knowledge	Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team	Previous experience of small animal veterinary practice
Skills & Competencies	Excellent communication skills (written & oral).  Ability to work well in fast paced environment.  Excellent time management  Ability to make clinical decisions .  Ability to work autonomously.   Confident and competent decision making skills.  Ability to provide training and direction to other.  Ability to work in team.
Personal Qualities	Excellent standard of personal presentation.  Professional approach to veterinary nursing and clinical care.  Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision.  Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work.

   Job Context 

• See the operational & customer service fundamentals as an essential part of this document. 

  NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive.    We offer: 

• A salary of €30,000 - €38,000 

• CPD encouraged, with certificates supported and funded, including additional days if needed 

• In-house training 

• State matching maternity/ paternity and adoptive leave 

• Holiday increases with length of service 

• Professional fees paid for VCI and VDS 

• Open to offering sabbaticals after two years of service 

• Gym contributions, health plan, and cycle-to-work scheme 

• On-site parking 

 

Find your place at Village Vets “At Village Vets we realise that if we want the best care for our patients we must provide the best care for our staff.” As the biggest family practice in Ireland, Village Vets are dedicated to helping every member of staff to achieve their ambitions, whether that is enhancing their qualifications, expanding their knowledge or finding their ideal work life balance. Our Kilmainham branch opened as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 2021, when we took over from Carey & Keane Veterinary Clinic and completely overhauled and extended our building and facilities. We have four consult rooms, along with prep areas, a designated dental room, diagnostic facilities including digital and dental x-ray ultrasound, as well as an in-house lab. We are dedicated to supporting our staff to help them provide our clients with gold standard veterinary care. Currently Village Vets are looking for an experienced nurse to join our highly skilled team in our Village Vets Kilmainham Clinic. We are looking for one new graduate nurse and one experienced nurse. You’ll be working alongside experienced nurses, (many of whom have already completed their certificate or masters qualifications), using state of the art diagnostic and monitoring equipment, as part of a friendly and supportive team. The Veterinary Nurse role is a vital and respected part of our team. Here you will play a pivotal role in providing top-quality care to our animal patients and ensuring excellent service to our clients.   Structured mentoring programme For new graduates, or nurses returning after a period of absence, we offer a structured nurse mentoring programme to support and guide you through your transition into veterinary practice.   Career Progression For experienced nurses we offer the opportunity for career progression to one of our specialty nurse positions in orthopaedics, dentistry, dermatology, cardiology, feline, exotics, hospital and head nurse positions. We offer:

• Competitive salary, between €30k and €38k DOE.
• No OOH
• Flexible days for full time and part time positions
• CPD encouraged and funded in addition to your annual leave days
• Certificates
• VCI/VDS fees paid
• Certificates funded
• Gym contributions, health plan, bike to work scheme
• Accessible locations throughout Dublin, Meath and Wicklow, work close to friends and family.

  If you love animals, are passionate about veterinary medicine, and eager to be part of an inclusive and professional team, we want to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in advancing your veterinary nursing career with Village Vets.

Job description: Lead Veterinary Surgeon  Location : Village Vets  Reports to : Regional Director    Summary of Job Purpose and Function  The Lead Veterinary Surgeon role is a key role in the Village Vets leadership team, and has overarching responsibility for the holistic performance of the clinic and team under their leadership. This is an exciting role, with autonomy in clinic leadership, to ensure that their team delivers the highest quality of patient care, alongside first class customer service and high team engagement.  Reporting to the Regional Director, this role has responsibility for delivering the business plan for the clinic working alongside other business partner functions. As a Veterinary Surgeon, they will primarily perform clinical duties in accordance with the standards and values upheld by Village Vets & the Veterinary Council of Ireland.    Leadership:  

• Be an ambassador for Village Vets, demonstrating the values and principles of the company both internally and externally 

• Lead the clinic team with a positive mindset, providing coaching and mentoring support to direct reports and the wider team, with the support of business partners, building positive relationships at all levels 

• Be a clear and motivational communicator to the clinic team and Village Vets more widely and lead on communicating internal clinical, operational and group messages to the team through regular meetings, providing relevant feedback to the CST/AM where appropriate 

• Work collaboratively with operational, medical and other support functions to set the strategic direction of the clinic within the wider Village Vets strategy 

• Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion, recognising and celebrating best practice and achievements within the team 

  Clinical responsibilities: 

• Be the named person for PAS Accreditation for the clinic, and lead on ensuring compliance with the VCI COS regulations 

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and lead the team in clinical best practice to promote the importance of excellent clinical work 

• Ensure clinical compliance with new initiatives, protocols and purchasing 

• Through line management of the veterinary team, identify development needs and provide or coordinate clinical mentorship to ensure clinical best practice and individual vet career progression, working with the CST 

• Support the Head RVN in ensuring the nursing and ACA teams deliver exceptional care as a key part of the clinical team 

• Promote preventative healthcare  (to include but not limited to vaccinations, parasite prevention, PHP and Pet Insurance etc) to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care 

• Lead on a culture of valuing the clinical work delivered by the team, to ensure transparency around the cost of clinical work, estimating, and accurate billing 

  Operational responsibilities: 

• Working with the Regional Director and business partners, play a key role in the development of the annual business plan for the clinic, and then lead on the delivery of this plan, across quality, people, client and commercial sustainability 

• Be accountable at clinic level for achieving and surpassing yearly and monthly clinic targets across the Profit and Loss account, and broadly across Key Performance Indicators 

• Work with the Regional Director to report on the clinic performance on a monthly basis 

• Lead on ensuring clinic compliance with any new operational initiatives and protocols 

• Lead on team engagement, ensuring all team members have an effective relationship with their line manager, to facilitate a culture of feedback and development, with psychological safety at its core, and thereby driving retention 

  This list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional leadership duties required to ensure the effective running of the clinic.  While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.    Education, experience and skills:  

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification	MVB	Further qualification in leadership, finance or further clinical training
Experience & Job Knowledge	At least 3 years qualified	Experience leading a team and managing a P&L
Skills & Competencies	Excellent communication skills (written & oral).  Excellent time management  Strong emotional intelligence  Ability to work autonomously  Confident and competent decision making skills  Ability to work in a team  An ability to get tasks done effectively and efficiently	Coaching and/or people leadership experience/qualifications  Financial acumen
Personal Qualities	Excellent standard of personal presentation  Professional approach to customer service  Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision  Trustworthy with a conscientious approach to work  Confidence, warmth and a good sense of humour

 

Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers and colleagues.   We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Surgeon to join our exceptional team in our newly refurbished Sandyford clinic, conveniently located in the centre of Sandyford. Our Sandyford branch opened as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 2006, and has three consult rooms, dedicated surgical and dental suites, an in-house lab and x-ray, and ultrasound diagnostics.      Within Village Vets we have a Clinical Support Team and a Surgical Mentor that can provide you with the training you may need.   Our family veterinary practice is constantly growing as a result of the fantastic work our Vets, Nurses and care team do every day. We are looking for great people to join our team. Within our teams we have experienced vets and nurses including Certificate holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Endoscopy, ECC and Anaesthesia. We operate to a very high standard of Veterinary Medicine and our practice is fully equipped with excellent surgical, diagnostic, and medical equipment.  Our ideal candidates will have a strong desire to work in small animal practice and be highly motivated, hard-working, and will be team players. In Village Vets we strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and the best service to our clients. We are proud to support our staff with a comprehensive CPD program and we welcome and encourage any interest in further education.  We do not have any out of hours service during the week or weekends.    Job purpose   To conduct primary responsibilities as a veterinary surgeon in accordance with the standards and values upheld by Village Vets & the Veterinary Council of Ireland, contributing to the highest quality animal care, excellent staff relationships & customer service. In addition, carry out secondary responsibility duties, to assist in the efficient running of the veterinary clinic as directed by the Lead Vet or Regional Director.      Principal accountabilities:  

• Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets  
• Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient  
• Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively  
• Keep medical records up to date and accurate  
• Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels  
• Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.  
• Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)  
• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.  
• Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets  
• Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.  
• Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets  
• Ensure that all bills are priced correctly  
• Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.  
• Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.  
• Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.  
• Carry out any ad hoc veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/lead vet.  
• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.  
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.  

   Administrative duties:  

• Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.  
• Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.  
• Complete pet passports where applicable.  
• Sign off vaccination records.  
• Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.  
• While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.  

  Ability to commute/relocate:  

1. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) 

   Application question(s):   Are you VCI registered?      Experience:   Veterinary: 3 years (required) 

Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN  Location : Village Vets  Reports to : Lead Vet and Head Nurse    Job purpose  To conduct primary responsibilities as a veterinary nurse in accordance to the standards and values upheld by Village Vets & the Veterinary Council of Ireland, contributing to the highest quality animal care, excellent staff relationships & customer service. In addition, carry out secondary responsibility duties, to assist in the efficient running of the veterinary clinic as directed by the head nurse & area manager.     Principal accountabilities 

• Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics & surgical operations. 

• Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon & where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures. 

• Nurse & care for patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets. 

• Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the clinic including equipment,animal quarters to a level acceptable to the Village Vets standards. 

• Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients,oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date & accurate clinical records  

• Assist with front of house duties & understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.  

• Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock. 

• Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures. 

• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.   

• Carry out any ad hoc Veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/area manager. 

• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately. 

• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team. 

  While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.      Knowledge & Skills    Specification for a Veterinary Nurse  

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification	Current registration with VCI	Further qualification specific to VN training
Experience & Job Knowledge	Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team	Previous experience of small animal veterinary practice
Skills & Competencies	Excellent communication skills (written & oral).  Ability to work well in fast paced environment.  Excellent time management  Ability to make clinical decisions .  Ability to work autonomously.   Confident and competent decision making skills.  Ability to provide training and direction to other.  Ability to work in team.
Personal Qualities	Excellent standard of personal presentation.  Professional approach to veterinary nursing and clinical care.  Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision.  Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work.

   Job Context 

• See the operational & customer service fundamentals as an essential part of this document. 

  NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive.

Job description: Head Veterinary Nurse RVN  Location: Village Vets  Reports to: Lead Vet    We are looking for a Head Nurse to join our exceptional team in our newly refurbished Sandyford clinic, conveniently located in the centre of Sandyford. Our Sandyford branch opened as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 2006, and has three consult rooms, dedicated surgical and dental suites, an in-house lab and x-ray, and ultrasound diagnostics.  The Head Nurse position is a pivotal role within the clinic leadership team, contributing to the holistic success of the clinic by combining clinical excellence with exceptional team collaboration and customer service.  As a Veterinary Nurse, you will uphold the highest standards of animal care in line with the values of Village Vets and the Veterinary Council of Ireland. Beyond your primary nursing responsibilities, you will take on leadership duties that support the efficient operation of the clinic, ensuring a cohesive and motivated team environment.  This role provides an exciting opportunity to shape the clinic's performance and culture, working closely with the Lead Veterinary Surgeon. You’ll also play a critical role in driving engagement within the team and contributing to the clinic’s business objectives.    Responsibilities:  Clinical and Patient Care: 

• Assist veterinary surgeons during procedures such as anaesthetics, surgeries, and treatments. 

• Administer treatments (e.g., injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressings, first aid, euthanasia) as directed, including minor surgical procedures where permitted. 

• Nurse and care for patients to the highest standards, ensuring proper administration of prescribed medications and safe handling of drugs. 

• Ensure medications and clinical records are up-to-date and accurate. 

• Maintain clinic hygiene, including cleaning equipment and animal quarters to clinic standards. 

  Administrative and Operational Management: 

• Manage team schedules, including rotas, annual leave, and sick leave (recorded on the People system). 

• Oversee stock control, monitor usage to prevent waste, and record the Cost of Sale documents. 

• Handle financial tasks such as petty cash, lodgements, bad debt control, and end-of-month cash recording. 

• Review and verify invoices and process payroll updates. 

• Manage compliance, including checking dosimeters, completing incident report forms, and monitoring PHP adherence as a PHP Champion. 

  Client and Staff Engagement: 

• Ensure an outstanding client experience, including promoting Pet Health Plans to support optimal care. 

• Oversee front-of-house duties, maintaining an efficient and welcoming reception. 

• Respond to Google reviews to engage with client feedback and enhance service reputation. 

• Team 1-2-1s and reviews 

• Deliver training and clinical support for new graduate nurses and new RVNs to the business with support of nursing mentors 

• Provide additional training to staff and assist with uniform orders. 

  Additional Responsibilities: 

• Monitor and manage clinic resources, including timely completion of tasks and minimising wastage. 

• Undertake ad hoc duties and administrative tasks as required by the clinic or area manager. 

  Knowledge & Skills    

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification	Current registration with VCI	Further qualification specific to VN training
Experience & Job Knowledge	3+ years working as an RVN  Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team	Previous experience of small animal veterinary practice  Head Nurse experience
Skills & Competencies	Excellent communication skills (written & oral).  Ability to work well in fast paced environment.  Excellent time management  Ability to make clinical decisions.  Ability to work autonomously.   Confident and competent decision-making skills.  Ability to provide training and direction to other.  Ability to work in team.
Personal Qualities	Excellent standard of personal presentation.  Professional approach to veterinary nursing and clinical care.  Self-motivated to work independently without constant supervision.  Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work.

  NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive. 

Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN  Location: Village Vets  Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet    Due to the expansion of our team, we are looking for a Nurse to join our exceptional team in our newly refurbished Sandyford clinic, conveniently located in the centre of Sandyford. Our Sandyford branch opened as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 2006, and has three consult rooms, dedicated surgical and dental suites, an in-house lab and x-ray, and ultrasound diagnostics.    Are you ready to work alongside exceptional veterinary professionals in a supportive, high-quality environment? At Village Vets, we take pride in our dedication to delivering the highest standards of animal care. Supported by a dedicated medical team who prioritise continuous upskilling and professional growth, you’ll have the opportunity to thrive in your role while expanding your expertise.    As a valued RVN, you’ll play a key role in upholding the standards and values of Village Vets and the Veterinary Council of Ireland, ensuring unparalleled care for our patients, fostering excellent relationships with colleagues, and delivering outstanding customer service. You’ll also contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the clinic, guided by our experienced head nurse and lead vet.    Responsibilities: 

• Assist veterinary surgeon in veterinary procedures including anaesthetics and surgical operations. 

• Administer treatments (e.g. injections, medication, fluid therapy, dressing, first aid, euthanasia) as directed by the veterinary surgeon and where permitted, undertake minor surgical procedures. 

• Nurse and care for patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets. 

• Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the clinic including equipment, animal quarters to a level acceptable to the Village Vets standards. 

• Ensure medications prescribed are correctly administered to patients, oversee the safe handling of drugs and maintain up to date and accurate clinical records  

• Assist with front of house duties and understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.  

• Maintain an account of stock ensuring usage within shelf life in order to prevent wastage of stock. 

• Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures. 

• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.   

• Carry out any ad hoc Veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/area manager. 

• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately. 

• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team. 

  While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.     Knowledge & Skills    Specification for a Veterinary Nurse  

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification	Current registration with VCI	Further qualification specific to VN training
Experience & Job Knowledge	Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team	Previous experience of small animal veterinary practice
Skills & Competencies	Excellent communication skills (written & oral).  Ability to work well in fast paced environment.  Excellent time management  Ability to make clinical decisions .  Ability to work autonomously.   Confident and competent decision making skills.  Ability to provide training and direction to other.  Ability to work in team.
Personal Qualities	Excellent standard of personal presentation.  Professional approach to veterinary nursing and clinical care.  Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision.  Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work.

   Job Context 

• See the operational & customer service fundamentals as an essential part of this document. 

  NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive. 

Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers and colleagues.   We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Surgeon to come and join our team of highly skilled vets and nurses at our newly renovated practice based in Coolock. Our Coolock branch joined as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 2016 and has recently undergone renovations to enhance our services and provide an even better experience for our client. We have two consulting rooms, separate dog and cat wards, a surgical theatre, diagnostic facilities including an x-ray room, and a dental room. We have a light and comfortable reception area, and we’re passionate about fear-free techniques to help make every one of our patients’ visits as comfortable as possible. The Coolock clinic is conveniently located in the Malahide Road industrial park and our clients and team members can take advantage of the large, free car park shared by all of our neighbours.      Within Village Vets we have a Clinical Support Team and a Surgical Mentor that can provide you with the training you may need.   Our family veterinary practice is constantly growing as a result of the fantastic work our Vets, Nurses and care team do every day. We are looking for great people to join our team. Within our teams we have experienced vets and nurses including Certificate holders in Diagnostic Imaging, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Endoscopy, ECC and Anaesthesia. We operate to a very high standard of Veterinary Medicine and our practice is fully equipped with excellent surgical, diagnostic, and medical equipment.  Our ideal candidates will have a strong desire to work in small animal practice and be highly motivated, hard-working, and will be team players. In Village Vets we strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and the best service to our clients. We are proud to support our staff with a comprehensive CPD program and we welcome and encourage any interest in further education.  We do not have any out of hours service during the week or weekends.    Job purpose   To conduct primary responsibilities as a veterinary surgeon in accordance with the standards and values upheld by Village Vets & the Veterinary Council of Ireland, contributing to the highest quality animal care, excellent staff relationships & customer service. In addition, carry out secondary responsibility duties, to assist in the efficient running of the veterinary clinic as directed by the Lead Vet or Regional Director.      Principal accountabilities:  

• Diagnose, treat and care for all patients to the standard upheld by Village Vets  
• Investigate and treat cases within the practice as completely as possible within the practice before referring, according to the needs of the patient  
• Assume full responsibility for patients, ensuring that care after-hours or after referral is appropriate and of the highest standard, and that handover of cases is done effectively  
• Keep medical records up to date and accurate  
• Prescribe and dispense medications correctly and safely, and help maintain adequate stock levels  
• Communicate effectively with clients, giving estimates and relevant information on diagnostics and treatment plans to allow informed decision-making regarding treatment.  
• Provide and maintain an outstanding client experience throughout the whole practice across all mediums (face-to-face, phone, email, social media, website etc.)  
• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.  
• Communicate effectively with the team in the clinic to ensure patients and clients are treated with the highest level of care and compassion, to the standard upheld by Village Vets  
• Provide appropriate veterinary training to all staff in order to assist with best practice measures.  
• Help maintain the appearance and daily running of the clinic to the standard upheld by Village Vets  
• Ensure that all bills are priced correctly  
• Maintain membership of the VCI and be familiar with the legislation affecting the practice of veterinary medicine in Ireland.  
• Adhere to the guidelines of practice as stated in the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and remain up to date with CPD requirements.  
• Behave at all times in a manner which serves to instil confidence in our profession in the minds of the team, individual clients and the wider general public.  
• Carry out any ad hoc veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/lead vet.  
• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.  
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.  

   Administrative duties:  

• Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories.  
• Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories.  
• Complete pet passports where applicable.  
• Sign off vaccination records.  
• Complete insurance claim forms if and when necessary.  
• While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.  

  Ability to commute/relocate:  

1. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) 

   Application question(s):   Are you VCI registered?      Experience:   Veterinary: 3 years (required) 

Have you dreamed of working in ECC? Do you thrive in emergency situations? Do you want to enable the provision of world class care 24/7? If you said YES, YES and YES, then keep reading.  At Village Vets, we take pride in our dedication to delivering the highest standards of veterinary care and with the opening of Ashbourne 24hrs we will be able to continue to deliver Village Vets care throughout the nights and on weekends.  As a valued ECC Vet, you will have a strong desire to work in emergency care service. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player. In Village Vets we strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and the best service to our clients. We are proud to support our staff with a comprehensive CPD program and we welcome and encourage any interest in further education. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our brand new Out of Hours emergency care service, allowing us to provide 24/7 care to our patients.    Job Purpose: Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon  At Village Vets, we are dedicated to delivering the highest standard of veterinary care to our patients and providing exceptional support to their owners. As an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon, your primary purpose is to lead the diagnosis, treatment, and management of critically ill and injured animals, ensuring they receive compassionate and effective care during their most vulnerable moments.  You will play a pivotal role in providing 24hr emergency care, and stabilising and treating critical patients while upholding the values of excellence and empathy that define Village Vets. By working collaboratively with a skilled and supportive team, you will ensure the well-being of our patients, build trust with their families, and contribute to advancing the overall standard of care within our practice.  This role requires a commitment to professional growth, teamwork, and the delivery of exceptional veterinary medicine to ensure every patient receives the best possible outcomes.  This night ECC Vet role will allow you to have a great working life balance with a rota of 7 on 14 off at a very competitive salary.    Job Type: Full-time  Pay: €70,000.00-€85,000.00 per year    Benefits: 

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount
• Great work life balance with 7 days on and 14 days off rotas
• Holidays are pro rata and included in base salary
• CPD encouraged, with certificates supported and funded In-house training
• Professional fees paid for VCI and VDS
• Gym contributions, health plan, and cycle-to-work scheme
• On-site parking

  Schedule: 

• Night shift 

  Ability to commute/relocate: 

• Ashbourne, CO. Meath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) 

  Application question(s): 

• Do you have previous experience working in an ECC clinic? 

  Experience: 

• Veterinary: 3 years (preferred) 

  Work authorisation: 

• Ireland (required) 

  Work Location: In person    Key Responsibilities of an Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Surgeon: 

• Patient Assessment and Triage: 

• Rapidly assess incoming emergency cases to prioritise treatment based on the severity of the condition. 

• Perform thorough physical examinations and develop initial diagnostic and treatment plans. 

• Critical Decision-Making: 

• Make prompt decisions in life-threatening situations, ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. 

• Evaluate risks and benefits to determine the most appropriate interventions. 

• Emergency Procedures and Treatments: 

• Perform lifesaving procedures, such as wound management, stabilisation of trauma patients, CPR, and surgical interventions. 

• Administer emergency therapies, including blood transfusions, oxygen therapy, and pain management. 

  Diagnostic Workups: 

• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests, including blood work, imaging studies (X-rays, ultrasound), and urinalysis. 

• Develop differential diagnoses and adjust treatment plans based on test results. 

• Surgical Expertise: 

• Safely induce and manage anaesthesia in critical patients. 

• Perform emergency surgeries, such as exploratory laparotomies, GDV surgery, gastrotomy and enterotomies, splenectomy, and trauma repair. 

• Ensure aseptic technique and patient stability during and after surgery. 

  Intensive Patient Management: 

• Oversee and guide the care of critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and support. 

• Design and implement individualized treatment protocols, including fluid therapy, nutritional support, and medication administration. 

• Place and manage feeding tubes (oesophagostomy or nasogastric) to ensure adequate nutrition for patients unable to eat. 

• Insert and monitor chest drains for the management of pleural effusion or pneumothorax. 

• Place and manage urinary catheters to monitor output and address issues such as urinary obstruction. 

• Client Communication and Support: 

• Communicate complex medical information and treatment plans to pet owners in a compassionate and clear manner. 

• Provide emotional support and guidance to clients facing difficult decisions regarding their pet’s care. 

  Team Leadership and Collaboration: 

• Lead the veterinary team during emergencies, delegating tasks effectively and ensuring cohesive team performance. 

• Collaborate with nurses and ACAs to deliver comprehensive patient care. 

• Record Keeping and Documentation: 

• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records for all patients. 

• Document diagnostic findings, treatments, and client communications for legal and continuity of care purposes. 

  Equipment and Facility Management: 

• Ensure the availability and functionality of emergency and critical care equipment, such as ventilators, defibrillators, and monitors. 

• Monitor inventory of medications and supplies to maintain readiness for emergencies. 

  Education and Mentorship: 

• Provide training and guidance to junior veterinarians, nurses, and support staff if required. 

• Stay updated on advancements in emergency and critical care medicine through continuing education and professional development. 

  Ethical and Compassionate Decision-Making: 

• Balance clinical decisions with ethical considerations, focusing on the welfare and quality of life of patients. 

• Offer humane end-of-life care and support when appropriate. 

  Team Collaboration: 

• Work collaboratively with the clinic team to ensure patients and clients receive compassionate, high-quality care. 

  Clinic Operations: 

• Help maintain the clinic's cleanliness, appearance, and daily operations to Village Vets' standards. 

• Ensure all billing is accurate and appropriately priced. 

  Professional Development and Compliance: 

• Maintain active membership with the VCI and stay informed on veterinary legislation in Ireland. 

• Adhere to the VCI Guide to Professional Conduct and meet CPD requirements to ensure professional growth. 

• Uphold behaviour that inspires confidence in the veterinary profession among clients, team members, and the public. 

  Administrative duties: 

• Complete referral letters and accompanying medical histories. 

• Prepare all relevant paperwork for external laboratories. 

• Complete insurance claim forms when necessary. 

  Additional Responsibilities: 

• Perform ad hoc veterinary or administrative tasks as directed 

• Complete all duties efficiently and accurately while fostering a positive client experience across the team. 

  While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.    Knowledge & Skills  Essential Professional/Technical Qualification 

• Current registration with VCI 
• MVB or Equivalent 
• 3+ years post-graduation experience in small animal care 

Desirable  Further qualification specific to ECC    Experience & Skills 

• Triage Management: Recognising and prioritising cases based on severity and urgency 
• Diagnostic Expertise: Ability to quickly assess and diagnose a wide range of conditions under pressure, often with limited information or resources. 
• Interpreting diagnostic tools (radiographs, ultrasound, blood work, etc.). 
• Surgical Proficiency: Competence in emergency procedures such as: 
• Wound repair 
• GDV, splenectomy, exploratory laparotomy 
• Penetrating foreign bodies 

  Emergency Stabilisation Skills: 

• Proficient in advanced life support (e.g., CPR, fluid therapy, oxygen delivery). 
• Familiarity with managing shock, haemorrhage, seizures, collapse and respiratory distress. 
• Management of metabolic emergencies e.g DKA, urethral obstruction 
• management of poisonings. 
• Pharmacology Knowledge: Understanding emergency medications, and dosages 
• Clear and Compassionate Communication: 
• Explaining diagnoses, treatment plans, and costs under emotional circumstances. 
• Providing clear updates and discharge instructions 
• Previous experience working in a busy emergency hospital and/or in a referral hospital 

  Personal Qualities 

• Dealing with Emotional Situations 
• Supporting distressed pet owners with empathy. 
• Delivering difficult news with sensitivity. 
• Excellent standard of personal presentation. 
• Professional, progressive approach to clinical diagnostics, treatment and care. 
• Self-motivated to work independently without constant supervision. 
• Trustworthy with a conscious approach to work. 

If you would like to know more about our amazing veterinary team, please call us for an informal chat or apply now!    NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive. 

Job description: Lead Veterinary Surgeon  Location : Village Vets  Reports to : Regional Director    Summary of Job Purpose and Function  The Lead Veterinary Surgeon role is a key role in the Village Vets leadership team, and has overarching responsibility for the holistic performance of the clinic and team under their leadership. This is an exciting role, with autonomy in clinic leadership, to ensure that their team delivers the highest quality of patient care, alongside first class customer service and high team engagement.  Reporting to the Regional Director, this role has responsibility for delivering the business plan for the clinic working alongside other business partner functions. As a Veterinary Surgeon, they will primarily perform clinical duties in accordance with the standards and values upheld by Village Vets & the Veterinary Council of Ireland.    Leadership:  

• Be an ambassador for Village Vets, demonstrating the values and principles of the company both internally and externally 

• Lead the clinic team with a positive mindset, providing coaching and mentoring support to direct reports and the wider team, with the support of business partners, building positive relationships at all levels 

• Be a clear and motivational communicator to the clinic team and Village Vets more widely and lead on communicating internal clinical, operational and group messages to the team through regular meetings, providing relevant feedback to the CST/AM where appropriate 

• Work collaboratively with operational, medical and other support functions to set the strategic direction of the clinic within the wider Village Vets strategy 

• Actively promote equality, diversity and inclusion, recognising and celebrating best practice and achievements within the team 

  Clinical responsibilities: 

• Be the named person for PAS Accreditation for the clinic, and lead on ensuring compliance with the VCI COS regulations 

• Demonstrate sound clinical judgement, and lead the team in clinical best practice to promote the importance of excellent clinical work 

• Ensure clinical compliance with new initiatives, protocols and purchasing 

• Through line management of the veterinary team, identify development needs and provide or coordinate clinical mentorship to ensure clinical best practice and individual vet career progression, working with the CST 

• Support the Head RVN in ensuring the nursing and ACA teams deliver exceptional care as a key part of the clinical team 

• Promote preventative healthcare  (to include but not limited to vaccinations, parasite prevention, PHP and Pet Insurance etc) to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care 

• Lead on a culture of valuing the clinical work delivered by the team, to ensure transparency around the cost of clinical work, estimating, and accurate billing 

  Operational responsibilities: 

• Working with the Regional Director and business partners, play a key role in the development of the annual business plan for the clinic, and then lead on the delivery of this plan, across quality, people, client and commercial sustainability 

• Be accountable at clinic level for achieving and surpassing yearly and monthly clinic targets across the Profit and Loss account, and broadly across Key Performance Indicators 

• Work with the Regional Director to report on the clinic performance on a monthly basis 

• Lead on ensuring clinic compliance with any new operational initiatives and protocols 

• Lead on team engagement, ensuring all team members have an effective relationship with their line manager, to facilitate a culture of feedback and development, with psychological safety at its core, and thereby driving retention 

  This list is not exhaustive, and there may be additional leadership duties required to ensure the effective running of the clinic.  While at work all staff are required to take care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts and omissions & co-operate with Village Vets policies and procedures.    Education, experience and skills:  

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional/Technical Qualification	MVB	Further qualification in leadership, finance or further clinical training
Experience & Job Knowledge	At least 3 years qualified	Experience leading a team and managing a P&L
Skills & Competencies	Excellent communication skills (written & oral).  Excellent time management  Strong emotional intelligence  Ability to work autonomously  Confident and competent decision making skills  Ability to work in a team  An ability to get tasks done effectively and efficiently	Coaching and/or people leadership experience/qualifications  Financial acumen
Personal Qualities	Excellent standard of personal presentation  Professional approach to customer service  Self motivated to work independently without constant supervision  Trustworthy with a conscientious approach to work  Confidence, warmth and a good sense of humour