Barna Veterinary Clinic, Barna

Discipline: Small Animal

Full Time

Up to €33,000 DOE

Registered Veterinary Nurse – Junior position

Barna & Moycullen Vets, Galway

Full-time | Permanent

Salary Up to €33,000 DOE (FTE)

Start Your Nursing Career with Confidence

Learn, Grow and Get Hands-On

You’ll gain real experience in a busy small animal practice where nursing is highly valued. Every day brings something different, giving you the chance to develop practical skills across all areas of clinical nursing.

You’ll be involved in consults, inpatient care, anaesthesia, and surgical support. It’s a well-rounded role designed to give you a strong foundation early in your career. If you enjoy variety, learning in practice, and making a genuine difference to patients and their owners, you will thrive here.

A Team You Will Enjoy Working With

Barna & Moycullen Vets is a well-established practice with a strong local reputation and a genuine community feel. You’ll join a small, welcoming team of 4 vets, 3 nurses and receptionist who work closely together and support one another across our 2 practices. There is a relaxed, respectful atmosphere and a strong focus on teamwork and balance. Flexible and part-time working arrangements are already part of the team, helping create a positive environment day to day.

The full-time role involves 36 hours (4 days) per week plus 1 in 4 Saturdays, and 5 on-call weekends per year.

Who This Role Is Perfect For

This role is ideal for a VCI-registered Veterinary Nurse who is confident, organised, and enjoys working both independently and as part of a team. You’ll have a positive, proactive approach and strong communication skills, with a genuine interest in developing your nursing career.

Previous experience in areas such as anaesthesia, inpatient care, or nurse consultations is beneficial, but support and training will always be available on site and through IVC Nurse Academy Programme.

Support That Grows With You

We know how important your first few years are, which is why you will have access to our Graduate Nurse Academy. This provides structured learning, mentoring, and practical support to help you transition with confidence.

You will also benefit from funded CPD, ongoing training, and the opportunity to explore areas of interest as your career develops. Whether you are still discovering what you enjoy most or already have a path in mind, we will support you along the way.

What You’ll Get in Return

Work life balance

Focus on employee wellbeing

Development

Professional memberships

Additional benefits

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