OOH Veterinary Nurse

Sunbeam Veterinary Group are expanding our night team We are looking for a caring and enthusiastic RVN to join our extraordinary night team at our referral centre in Northpoint, Cork.

The Role

Full-time, permanent role of OOH Veterinary Nurse.

You will work 7 nights on, 14 nights off plus 1 Sunday per month.

Salary up to €42,000 commensurate with experience level.

Support and training given to anyone looking to take their first step into ECC and OOH work.

Full funding of PG certificates you wish to pursue.

Career progression opportunities.

Professional memberships paid.

Must be a Registered Veterinary Nurse with the VCI.

Eligible to work in Ireland.

Some experience or certificate in ECC would be beneficial but not required.

New graduates welcome to apply.

Who are we?

We are a 100% Small Animal veterinary group based around Cork city. Our very busy referral hospital is based in Northpoint on the Northside of Cork city. We also have clinics located in Blackpool, Cobh, Passage West and on Kinsale Road. Our industry leading referral services include CT Scanning, Radiography, Ultrasound, Laparoscopy, Endoscopy, Inhouse Laboratory, Orthopaedic Surgery (including spinal surgery), Hospitalisation facilities, Canine Hydrotherapy and Rehabilitation, and a 24-hour Emergency Service located in our main referral centre at Northpoint.

Since opening in 2003 we have improved the range and quality of services available to our clients and we are continually looking to expand. At present, we have over 40+ staff members in our group. Many of our Vets and Nurses hold their own certificates or specialize in their own area of interest and we encourage further professional development with our fully funded certificates.

Comprehensive Benefits Package – subject to pro rata

We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our staff, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:

• Work life balance
• Minimum of 22 days annual leave
• Birthday leave
• Focus on employee wellbeing
• Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive leave packages
• Cycle to work scheme
• EAP and wellbeing centre access
• Company sick pay
• €600 annual CPD allowance with 3 days paid (pro-rata)
• Bespoke Graduate Nurse Academy, Nurse Evolve and many more in-house academies
• Leadership Academy for all future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers
• Funding of any Certificates / Diplomas / PhD’s you may want to pursue
• VCI membership paid
• VDS cover paid
• Annual pay reviews
• Pawesome benefits – various discounts including retails and virtual gym
• Employee pension contributions
• Discounted staff pet veterinary fees
• Relocation packages
• Free flu jabs
• Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQIA+, Wellbeing Champions, Nurse Committee, Clinical Board and many more)

As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Shónagh Dawson from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.