Donor Care & Fundraising Support Officer
We are seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Donor Care & Fundraising Support Officer to join our small, friendly fundraising & communications team on a full-time basis. This person will play a key role in ensuring an excellent experience for our donors through timely and accurate processing of donations, maintenance of donor records, and supporting fundraising activities with efficient administrative support. The Donor Care and Fundraising Support Officer role offers an excellent learning opportunity for a driven and motivated individual with a desire to develop a career in fundraising and the not-for-profit sector.
About you – essential requirements
•Previous administration or customer service experience
•Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
•Experience in working with CRM systems
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•Experience of working to tight deadlines
•You will have a positive, flexible, and caring attitude
•Basic knowledge of GDPR as it relates to supporter data
•Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.
A full job description with more details can be found here.
How to apply
Please submit your CV with a covering letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience and outlining why this position is suited to you. Email the Campaigns and Fundraising Manager: [email protected]
Veterinary Surgeon – One Year Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking a Veterinary Surgeon to join our Inchicore Clinic on a one-year fixed-term contract. Full-time is preferred, although part-time applications will be considered.
Please note: We are unable to offer employment permit or visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application.
This is an opportunity to work in a rewarding charity environment where every day brings variety and purpose. Working within a contextualised care model, you’ll use your clinical judgement to develop practical treatment plans that improve animal welfare while recognising the individual circumstances of each client.
You’ll manage a varied caseload of consultations, surgery, dentistry and diagnostic imaging, working alongside an experienced team of veterinary nurses, animal care assistants and receptionists to provide veterinary care that makes a meaningful difference to pets and the people who care for them.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide medical and surgical care using sound clinical judgement within a contextualised care framework.
- Carry out consultations, routine surgery, dentistry and diagnostic procedures, including radiography and ultrasound.
- Use sound clinical judgement to develop practical treatment plans that make the greatest possible difference to the pets and people the charity serves.
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, supporting informed decision-making.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records and provide effective case handovers.
- Work collaboratively with veterinary nurses, reception staff and colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
- Contribute to the development of clinical protocols and continuous improvement within the service.
- Participate in continuing professional development and mandatory training.
- Promote and follow the Charity’s clinical, health and safety and organisational policies.
About You
You are a veterinary surgeon who enjoys solving clinical challenges, communicating openly with clients and using sound clinical judgement to provide practical, contextualised care.
You enjoy working as part of a supportive team while also being confident managing your own caseload. You recognise that good veterinary care is about more than clinical knowledge alone – it also requires empathy, clear communication and the ability to develop practical treatment plans that deliver meaningful benefits for patients and their owners.
Ideally, you will have:
- A veterinary degree recognised by the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
- Current registration with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
- Current eligibility to work in Ireland without the need for employment permit or visa sponsorship.
- Experience in small animal practice.
- Confidence in consulting, routine surgery, imaging and dentistry.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- The ability to prioritise a varied caseload in a busy clinical environment.
- An interest in practising contextualised veterinary care that aims to provide the greatest benefit for the largest number of pets and their owners.
- A commitment to professionalism, teamwork and continuous learning.
What We Offer
- One-year fixed-term contract (full-time preferred, part-time considered).
- Salary commensurate with experience.
- Four weeks’ annual leave (plus discretionary company days).
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Bike to Work scheme.
- Option to join Hospital Saturday fund.
- Option to join The Irish Blue Cross Staff Pension Scheme.
- A supportive clinical team committed to collaboration, professional development and continually improving patient care.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter to Laura Mock ([email protected]) outlining your relevant experience and why you would like to join The Irish Blue Cross. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
A more detailed job description is available here.
Volunteer Mobile Clinic Drivers Wanted
We are currently recruiting for Volunteer Mobile Clinic Drivers to join our amazing Volunteer team.
You must have a current C1 drivers licence, and be able to commit to one evening per week.
Overview of the Volunteer Mobile Veterinary Unit Driver
Please Note: A CPC Licence is NOT required for this role as it is voluntary.
Our Volunteer Drivers drive The Irish Blue Cross Mobile Veterinary Units to locations within Dublin from our central base at Inchicore.
The clinics commence at 6.00pm and operate until 8.30pm approximately. The Mobile Veterinary Unit will need to be picked up from the central base approximately an hour ahead of the clinic start time to allow time to reach the destination, taking traffic and other variables into consideration.
On arrival, the driver will assist in a general capacity with the queue of clients and when the clinic is finished, he/she will drive the vehicle back to base and lock it up.
Locations of Evening Service
There are ten regular weekly evening-time locations, Monday to Friday, as follows:
Monday – Cabra and Tallaght
Tuesday – Crumlin and Blanchardstown
Wednesday – Ballyfermot, Ballybrack and Smithfield
Thursday – Finglas and Walkinstown
Friday – Whitehall
This is a great opportunity to join a highly dedicated team, whilst helping thousands of sick and injured animals each year.
Please send details of your experience and cover letter to Mary Flood, via email; [email protected]
Full details on the role can be found by clicking here.
Casual Hours Veterinary Nurse (Ad hoc shifts)
Come use your clinical skills and compassion to help us make a real difference to the lives of pets and people in Dublin!
About Us
The Irish Blue Cross is a long-established animal welfare charity. Our mission is to offer affordable veterinary care to eligible owners, promote welfare and responsible pet ownership, and alleviate the suffering of animals.
You’ll be joining a close-knit and caring team of vets, nurses, and support staff, all committed to providing high-quality care while supporting each other’s wellbeing and professional development.
The Role
We are seeking a Casual Veterinary Nurse to join our dedicated team at our Inchicore Clinic.
This “ad-hoc” role is ideal for an experienced and motivated RVN who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume clinical environment and wants to contribute to a meaningful charitable service. Working closely with our Head Veterinary Nurse and veterinary team, you will play a key role in ensuring as many pets as possible receive the care they need, by providing cover for periods such as annual leave or sickness.
You will deliver excellent nursing care across a wide range of clinical duties, while supporting smooth clinic operations and providing compassionate support to our clients and their pets.
Key Duties
- Clinical nursing duties including microchipping, dentals, wound care, and maintaining a clean, safe working environment.
- Nurse clinics include the admission, discharge and post-operative checks of surgical patients and routine checks, such as weight or blood testing, for medical patients.
- Surgical nursing duties including patient admission, pre-anaesthetic checks, blood sampling, cannula placement, drug preparation and administration, anaesthesia monitoring, and recovery care.
- In-patient care including patient monitoring, fluid therapy, and medication administration.
- Ensure excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards throughout the clinic
Maintain accurate, compliant patient and case records and provide clear handovers to colleagues. - Triage and assist with emergency walk-in cases as required.
- Provide professional, courteous client care and clear communication with clients and colleagues.
- Support stock control, equipment care, and clinic upkeep.
- Assist with evening and Saturday lock-up procedures when required.
- Promote and implement the charity’s policies and standards in all aspects of work.
About You
You are a qualified, professional, and caring veterinary nurse with excellent clinical, organisational, and interpersonal skills. You remain calm under pressure, have strong attention to detail, and take pride in delivering high standards of patient care.
You are flexible, reliable, and committed to the values and mission of The Irish Blue Cross, with a genuine passion for helping animals and the people who care for them.
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