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Full-Time
Cabra
Posted 2 days ago
Dublin, Ireland Full Time
Compensation: €60,000 to €70,000 Annually
Performance Bonus and Additional Lead Vet Supplement
Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers and colleagues.
Our Cabra branch opened as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 1996, having previously spent time as a poodle parlour! We have two consult rooms, a surgery theatre, dental suite, separate dog and cat wards, an in-house lab and diagnostic facilities including digital x-ray, ultrasound and dental x-ray.
We’re easy to get to, with pay and display street parking outside our front door and train, bus, and Luas line stops are all a short walk away.
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.
We do not have any out of hours service during the week or weekends.
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 Medical team/RD 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
- 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
- MVB Further qualification in leadership, finance or further clinical training
- At least 3 years qualified Experience leading a team and managing a P&L
- 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
- 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
Dublin, Ireland Full Time Compensation: €60,000 to €70,000 Annually Performance Bonus and Additional Lead Vet Supplement Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterin...
Full-Time
Beaumont
Posted 2 days ago
Dublin, Ireland Full Time
Compensation: €30,000 to €35,000 Annually
€1000 sign on bonus, Maternity/Paternity/ Adoptive Leave Benefits, Healthcare, CPD, Gym Sub & more
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 an Experienced Registered Veterinary Nurse to come and join our team of highly skilled vets and nurses at our practice in Beaumont. Our Beaumont branch opened as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 2020. We have separate dog and cat wards, x-ray and dental facilities including dental x-ray, as well as a purpose-built in-house lab.
We’re conveniently located in the centre of Beaumont.
Location: Village Vets Beaumont
Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet
Job purpose
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:
Knowledge & Skills
Specification for a Veterinary Surgeon
- 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.
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Dublin, Ireland Full Time Compensation: €30,000 to €35,000 Annually €1000 sign on bonus, Maternity/Paternity/ Adoptive Leave Benefits, Healthcare, CPD, Gym Sub & more Village Vets Mission...
Full-Time
Stillorgan
Posted 1 week ago
Stillorgan, County Dublin
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to €28,080.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Paid Charity day
- Maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
- Bereavement leave
- LOS holidays
- Free pet health plan
- Extensive CPD program & certificate funding
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 someone with previous experience working as a receptionist and animal care assistant to join our team in our clinic- Village Vets @ Stillorgan. We operate to a very high standard of Veterinary Medicine and the practice is fully equipped with excellent surgical, diagnostic, and medical equipment.
Our Stillorgan branch joined the Village Vets family in 2013. The purpose-built practice has three consult rooms, a surgical theatre, a dedicated dental room and separate cat and dog wards. We even play relaxing classical music to our patients to help keep them calm and happy while they’re with us! We’re conveniently located just off the Stillorgan Road.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player who will be joining our front of house team who are the first point of contact for visitors at the clinic, and someone with previous experience as animal care assistant with the goal of progressing their career.
Responsibilities
- Greet all visitors and welcome them to the clinic.
- Answer and direct phone calls.
- Schedule appointments.
- Checking in patients.
- Collecting payments.
- Maintain records as necessary .
- Manage the receptionist area and assist with admin tasks as needed.
- Support the veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse in their daily duties.
- Assist in caring for patients and inpatients to the standards upheld by Village Vets.
- Undertake general cleaning throughout the clinic, including equipment and animal quarters.
- Run routine lab work under the direction of the veterinary nurse.
- Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
- Carry out any ad hoc veterinary or administrative duties as required by the head nurse or area manager.
- Undertaking additional tasks as may be assigned.
- High school diploma or relevant work experience.
- Animal care qualification
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
- Excellent communication skills.
- 2 or more years of front of house/animal care experience.
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
- Will you in the future require a Work permit to work in Ireland?
- Front of House: 3 years (required)
- Ireland (required)
- Stillorgan, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Have you completed an Animal Care Assistant certification?
- Veterinary reception: 1 year (required)
Stillorgan, County Dublin Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to €28,080.00 per year Benefits: Bike to work scheme Employee discount Gym membership contribution Private medical
Full-Time
Sandyford
Posted 1 week ago
Co. Dublin, Ireland Full Time
Compensation: €45,000 to €60,000 Annually
Maternity/Paternity/ Adoptive Leave Benefits, Healthcare, CPD, Gym Sub, Charity Day and more
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 expanding practice in Sandyford. Our Sandyford branch opened as a proud member of the Village Vets family in 2006, and we have plans to expand the practice in the near future to fit our growing team.
We are soon to have three consult rooms, dedicated surgical and dental suites, an in-house lab and x-ray, and ultrasound diagnostics. We’re conveniently located in the centre of Sandyford
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.
- 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.
Co. Dublin, Ireland Full Time Compensation: €45,000 to €60,000 Annually Maternity/Paternity/ Adoptive Leave Benefits, Healthcare, CPD, Gym Sub, Charity Day and more Village Vets Mission:...
Full-Time
Cork, Goold Vets
Posted 1 week ago
Cork, Ireland Full Time
Compensation: €40,000 to €60,000 Annually
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Surgeon to come and join our team of highly skilled vets and nurses at our practice based in Goolds Vets Mahon, Co Cork.
Goold’s Veterinary Clinic joined the Village Vets family, bringing even more resources and advanced care to support our patients. Goolds Vets proudly serve Mahon, Cork City, and the surrounding areas.
Within Village Vets we have a Medical Team 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 skilled in surgery, 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:
Knowledge & Skills
Specification for a Veterinary Surgeon
- 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.
- 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.
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Cork, Ireland Full Time Compensation: €40,000 to €60,000 Annually We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Surgeon to come and join our team of highly skilled vets
Rathfarnham DSPCA
Posted 2 weeks ago
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Surgeon for full time work to come and join our team of highly skilled vets and nurses at our practice based in DSPCA.
Within Village Vets we have a Medical Team 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.
- 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.
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We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Surgeon for full time work to come and join our team of highly skilled vets and nurses at
Dunshaughlin
Posted 2 weeks ago
Village Vets was born in 1980 when Karl Cosgrave took over our Dunshaughlin practice, and we’ve continued to provide the very best veterinary care to the pets in our community ever since, renovating the building in 2022 to make the best use of our space.
We have three large consult rooms, separate cat and dog wards, and a diagnostic imaging room including dental x-ray equipment. We have a large, airy reception, and we’re passionate about fear-free techniques to help make every one of our patients’ visits as comfortable as possible.
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 practice based in Dunshaughlin, Co.Meath.
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.
- 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.
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Village Vets was born in 1980 when Karl Cosgrave took over our Dunshaughlin practice, and we’ve continued to provide the very best veterinary care to
Beaumont
Posted 1 month ago
Job description Veterinary Surgeon
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 practice based in Beaumont.
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.
- 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.
- CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Are you VCI registered?
- Veterinary: 3 years (required)
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Job description Veterinary Surgeon Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients,
Posted 2 months ago
Job description: Veterinary Surgeon Contract Role - 6 Month Contract with option to extend
Location: Village Vets - Multiple Locations North Dublin
Reports to: Lead Vet in a location
Salary: Up to €60,000 Pro Rated
Job purpose
Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon looking for a dynamic role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to work across multiple locations? At Village Vets, we provide the highest standards of patient care, and we’re looking for a skilled professional who can hit the ground running.
In this role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work across several of our clinics, collaborating with different teams and specialists within our business. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse caseload, enhancing your skills while benefiting from the expertise of a supportive and knowledgeable team.
Our ideal candidate is confident in both surgery and medicine, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys the variety that comes with working across multiple locations. If you're ready for an exciting new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive.
- 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 to the needs of the patient
- Perform a wide range of surgical procedures, including routine spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and orthopaedic interventions, among others with confidence and precision.
- Manage preoperative and post operative patient care independently, ensuring optimal pain management and recovery outcomes.
- Handle emergency surgical cases efficiently, making critical decisions under pressure while maintaining high standards of patient safety and welfare.
- Assume full responsibility to 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 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.
- Always behave in a manner which serves to instill 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 outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
- 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.
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Dentistry Competent and Experienced |
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Job description: Veterinary Surgeon Contract Role – 6 Month Contract with option to extend Location: Village Vets – Multiple Locations North Dublin Reports to: Lead
Posted 2 months ago
Job description: Veterinary Surgeon Contract Role- 6 Month Contract with option to extend
Location: Village Vets - Multiple Locations Dublin
Reports to: Lead Vet in a location
Salary: Up to €60,000 Pro Rated
Job purpose
Are you an experienced veterinary surgeon looking for a dynamic role that offers variety, challenge, and the chance to work across multiple locations? At Village Vets, we provide the highest standards of patient care, and we’re looking for a skilled professional who can hit the ground running.
In this role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work across several of our clinics, collaborating with different teams and specialists within our business. You’ll gain exposure to a diverse caseload, enhancing your skills while benefiting from the expertise of a supportive and knowledgeable team.
Our ideal candidate is confident in both surgery and medicine, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys the variety that comes with working across multiple locations. If you're ready for an exciting new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive.
- 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 to the needs of the patient
- Perform a wide range of surgical procedures, including routine spays/neuters, soft tissue surgeries, and orthopaedic interventions, among others with confidence and precision.
- Manage preoperative and post operative patient care independently, ensuring optimal pain management and recovery outcomes.
- Handle emergency surgical cases efficiently, making critical decisions under pressure while maintaining high standards of patient safety and welfare.
- Assume full responsibility to 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 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 outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.
- 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.
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Essential |
Desirable |
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Further qualification specific to Veterinary training |
| Experience & Job Knowledge |
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Dentistry Competent and Experienced |
| Skills & Competencies |
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Job description: Veterinary Surgeon Contract Role- 6 Month Contract with option to extend Location: Village Vets – Multiple Locations Dublin Reports to: Lead Vet in
Sandyford
Posted 3 months ago
Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN
Location: Village Vets
Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet
€1000 sign on bonus, Maternity/Paternity/Adoptive Leave Benefits, Healthcare, CPD, Gym Sub & more
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:
Job Context
- 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.
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| 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 |
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- See the operational & customer service fundamentals as an essential part of this document.
Job description: Veterinary Nurse RVN Location: Village Vets Reports to: Head Nurse & Lead Vet €1000 sign on bonus, Maternity/Paternity/Adoptive Leave Benefits, Healthcare, CPD, Gym
Posted 4 months ago
Job description Veterinary Surgeon
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 practice based in Lusk.
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.
- 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.
- CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Are you VCI registered?
- Veterinary: 3 years (required)
| Criteria | Essential | Desirable |
| Professional/Technical Qualification |
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Further qualification specific to Veterinary training |
| Experience & Job Knowledge | Interest in working in progressive practice as part of team | Previous 1-2 years experience of small animal veterinary practice |
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Job description Veterinary Surgeon Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients,