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Nurses · Village Vets Dundrum

Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Nurse, Full Time and Part time

Location: Dundrum
Reports to: Head Nurse

Schedule: 7 days on, 14 off (also open to part time applications)
Salary: €37,500 - €44,000 DOE

About the Role

  • 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

  • Help train and mentor junior team members in ECC protocols and techniques

  • 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)

  • 5+ 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 cash plan

  • Pension scheme

  • VCI and VDS fees paid

  • Gym membership subsidy

  • Free pet health plan

  • Paid charity day

  • Funded CPD

  • Statutory sick pay

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits

  • Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland

Department
Nurses
Role
ECC Veterinary Nurse
Locations
Village Vets Dundrum
Yearly salary
€40,000 - €45,000
Employment Type
Full Time
Nurses · Village Vets Dundrum

Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Nurse, Full Time and Part time

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