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ECC Roles · Village Vets Ashbourne

ECC Twilight Veterinary Nurse, Part Time/Full Time, Co. Meath

24 hour hospital with busy GP, referrals and CT on site. Training on CT will be provided State-of-the-art facilities, in-house lab, and a team ready for emergencies, big or small.

Location: Ashbourne

Reports to: Head Nurse/Assistant Hospital Manager

Schedule: Thursday to Sunday

Hours: Flexible, with part-time and full-time options available.

  • Full-time: 40 hours per week, 4:30pm–2:30am

  • Part-time: 32 hours per week, 5:30pm–1:30am

Salary: €37,500–€40,000 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours.

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)

  • 2 years + 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 Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid

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

  • 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
ECC Roles
Locations
Village Vets Ashbourne
Monthly salary
€37,500 - €40,000
Employment Type
Part Time
ECC Roles · Village Vets Ashbourne

ECC Twilight Veterinary Nurse, Part Time/Full Time, Co. Meath

24 hour hospital with busy GP, referrals and CT on site. Training on CT will be provided State-of-the-art facilities, in-house lab, and a team ready for emergencies, big or small.

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