Twilight Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Nurse- Village Vets Ashbourne

Location: Village Vets Ashbourne
Reports to: Head Nurse/ Assistant Hospital Manager

Schedule: Thursday to Sunday. 4 x 10 hour shifts, Part Time hours also considered
Salary:  €37,500-€40,000 Pro Rata

About the Role

Very supportive ECC team, making it an excellent role for a nurse who may not yet feel confident working as the sole nurse but is eager to continue developing their skills within a well-established 24-hour hospital. This position offers a supportive environment with excellent opportunities for learning, mentorship, and professional growth.

• Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, monitoring vital signs and assessing pain levels

• Support veterinarians during emergency procedures, including triage, resuscitation, wound management, and surgery

• Carry out essential medical procedures such as placing IV catheters, administering medications and fluids, and performing diagnostic tests

• Assist with anaesthesia induction, monitoring, and post‑operative recovery for critical patients

• Maintain strict infection control standards and ensure a clean, sterile environment

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners, providing updates and guidance on treatment and aftercare

• Work closely with vets, nurses, and support staff to deliver cohesive, high‑quality emergency care

• Manage and maintain ECC equipment and monitor stock levels to support efficient emergency response

• Keep detailed, accurate medical records and provide thorough handovers between shifts

• Stay engaged in continuing education to maintain and advance your ECC skills

About You

• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

• 2+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice
• Further qualification specific to ECC is desirable.
• Previous experience working in a busy emergency hospital and/or in a referral hospital is desirable

• This role demands strong clinical skills, resilience, and compassion to deliver high-quality care to patients in urgent need

• Highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Passionate about delivering gold-standard patient and client care

What’s in it For You… At a Glance

In addition to our fabulous teams and supportive environments, we’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports our team’s wellbeing, growth, and families:

• Health care plan

• Pension scheme

• Gym membership subsidy
• VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid

• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding

• Free pet health plan

• Paid charity day

• Statutory sick pay

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
• Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland