Twilight Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Nurse- Village Vets Ashbourne
Twilight ECC Veterinary Nurse. No sole charge. Join a supportive ECC team delivering gold standard care with modern equipment. Excellent learning and career development opportunities.
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
- Department
- Nurses
- Role
- ECC Veterinary Nurse
- Locations
- Village Vets Ashbourne
- Yearly salary
- €37,500 - €40,000
- Employment Type
- Full Time