Veterinary Nurse - Graduate / Junior position, Dublin Pike

Registered Veterinary Nurse– Graduate / Junior Position Fairview Veterinary Hospital, Dublin 3

Part‑time or Full‑time | Permanent

Salary€30,000–€32,000 DOE (FTE)

Start date: August 2026 (flexible)

Role Overview Start your nursing career in a supportive, friendly environment designed for graduate and junior nurses. From day one you’ll be guided by a team that understands early career challenges, encouraged to ask questions, build confidence, and take on new experiences at a pace that works for you.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in client consultations and manage inpatient care.

Support anaesthesia and surgical procedures, including orthopaedics.

Develop practical skills across all areas of clinical nursing in a busy small animal practice.

Provide high‑quality patient care and contribute to a balanced, team‑oriented environment.

Who Is This Role For Ideal candidates are graduate or junior nurses who are enthusiastic, keen to learn, and take pride in delivering compassionate patient care. A positive team‑player attitude is essential. Extensive experience is not required; a mindset and approach are more important.

VCI registered or due to register in 2026.

Support&Development The Graduate Nurse Academy offers structured learning, mentoring, and practical support during your first few years. Additional benefits include funded CPD, ongoing training, and opportunities to explore areas of interest as your career develops.

Benefits We support professional and personal growth. In addition to salary, you receive:

22 days annual leave entitlement

Birthday leave

Paid maternity, paternity and adoptive leave packages

Cycle to work scheme

EAP and wellbeing centre access

Paid bereavement leave

Company sick pay

€600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro‑rata)

Bespoke Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and other in‑house academies

Funding of certificates, diplomas and PhDs you may wish to pursue

Leadership Academy for future leaders, including head nurses and practice managers

Career progression opportunities

VCI membership paid

VDS cover paid

Annual pay reviews

Employee pension contributions

Discounted staff pet veterinary fees

Relocation packages

Free flu jabs

Opportunities to join company programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Clinical Board and more)

Practice Hours Open Monday to Friday 9 am–7 pm and Saturday 10 am–2 pm. Schedules can be tailored within these hours.

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