Head Veterinary Nurse
Southview Veterinary Hospital | Co. Tipperary
Full-time, Permanent
Salary from €37,000 to €42,000 DOE
Lead, Inspire and Grow with Southview Veterinary Hospital, Clonmel
Are you an experienced RVN ready to take the next step into leadership, or an established Head Nurse looking for a new challenge in a progressive, supportive hospital? At Southview Veterinary Hospital, we're looking for a passionate and motivated nurse to join our team and help shape the future of our nursing service.
This is an opportunity to lead a talented team within a well-established and highly respected veterinary hospital in the heart of Clonmel. You'll play a key role in maintaining our high clinical standards, supporting and developing colleagues, and ensuring exceptional care for our patients and clients. Most importantly, you'll be joining a practice where your voice is valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your professional growth is genuinely encouraged.
Why Southview?
Southview Veterinary Hospital has been caring for animals across Tipperary and beyond for over 20 years. We are proud of the reputation we've built, not only for delivering excellent veterinary care but also for creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work.
Our team is made up of six Veterinary Surgeons, three Veterinary Nurses, a Hydrotherapist, an Animal Care Assistant, Practice Manager and a team of dedicated support staff. We work collaboratively, support one another, and share a commitment to providing the very best outcomes for our patients.
We are also passionate about giving back to our local community and work closely alongside charities including PAWS, Clonmel TNR and My Lovely Horse Rescue.
A Practice That Invests in Clinical Excellence
We are fortunate to have an experienced veterinary team with particular interests in advanced ultrasonography, orthopaedics and dentistry, creating an environment where nurses can continue to develop their own clinical knowledge and skills.
Our hospital is equipped with modern facilities including two operating theatres, a dedicated dental suite, digital diagnostic imaging, a hydrotherapy and physiotherapy suite, modern kennels and cattery facilities, and dedicated medical and surgical nursing areas.
This is a practice where nurses are encouraged to fully utilise their skills and contribute meaningfully to patient care.
The Role
As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will be at the centre of our daily operations, balancing clinical nursing duties with leadership responsibilities. You will work closely with our veterinary and management teams to ensure the smooth running of the hospital while supporting, mentoring and developing the nursing team.
You will take ownership of nursing rotas, help maintain high clinical and operational standards, oversee compliance processes, and provide guidance and support to colleagues throughout the practice. This role would suit someone who is organised, approachable, clinically strong and passionate about creating a positive team culture.
While leadership forms an important part of the position, this remains a hands-on clinical role where you'll continue to be actively involved in patient care, nurse consultations, anaesthesia, inpatient management and all aspects of veterinary nursing.
A Varied and Supportive Nursing Environment
We believe the best nurses are those who have the opportunity to develop across all areas of practice. Our nursing team rotates fairly through surgical nursing, medical nursing, consulting, inpatient care and administrative responsibilities, ensuring variety in the working week and ongoing professional development.
We actively encourage upskilling, lifelong learning and career progression. Whether your ambition is to strengthen your leadership skills, pursue further clinical interests or develop your management experience, you'll have the support and resources to achieve your goals.
Working Pattern
This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week across…