Head Veterinary Nurse

Location Dublin
Discipline: Veterinary Nurses
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to €38k + DOE
Contact name: Emily Hannify

Contact email: emily@lloydandcowan.com
Job ref: 5366
Published: about 13 hours ago

Are You Ready to Lead a Nursing Team in a Brand-New, State-of-the-Art Clinic?

I’m excited to be supporting a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Veterinary Nurse who is ready to take the next step in their career. If you’re passionate about setting high standards, mentoring others, and helping shape a clinic from the ground up, this role offers exactly that.

You’ll be joining a well-established veterinary group with strong clinical leadership, excellent peer support, and a genuine commitment to professional growth. This new, purpose-built hospital has been designed to deliver exceptional patient care, and you’ll have a central role in building a cohesive, motivated, and skilled nursing team.


What This Role Looks Like

As Head Veterinary Nurse, you will:

  • Take the lead in establishing and maintaining clinical protocols

  • Support, guide, and mentor junior nursing staff

  • Oversee daily operations to ensure smooth, consistent workflow

  • Champion excellent nursing standards across inpatient care, surgery, diagnostics, and client communication

  • Help foster a warm, supportive environment for clients and their pets

  • Work collaboratively with the wider veterinary team to deliver five-star care

  • Contribute to training initiatives and encourage continuous improvement

This position is ideal for someone who is organised, confident, and ready to step into a leadership role where their influence truly matters.


What You’ll Bring

I’m looking to speak with RVNs who:

  • Have proven nursing experience and strong clinical ability

  • Demonstrate natural leadership qualities and enjoy supporting others

  • Are highly organised with excellent communication skills

  • Thrive in a collaborative, progressive environment

  • Want to play a key role in shaping systems, culture, and standards within a new clinic


What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary starting from €38,000+ DOE

  • A modern, fully equipped facility designed for optimal workflow and patient comfort

  • A supportive leadership team with structured CPD and career development pathways

  • The opportunity to influence the growth and identity of a brand-new practice

  • A genuinely positive, forward-thinking working environment

This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role where you can make a real impact from day one.


If you’re an ambitious RVN who wants to progress, lead, and help shape a thriving clinical environment, I’d love to speak with you.

For a confidential discussion, contact me directly at emily@lloydandcowan.com or +44 28 8765 8068.

All enquiries will be handled with complete discretion.