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

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

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