Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Nurse, Full Time

Location: Village Vets AshbourneReports to: Head Nurse/ Assistant Hospital ManagerSchedule: 4 day week , 1 in 4 Saturdays Salary: €36,000-€42,000 Yearly  We’re looking for a passionate ECC nurse to help drive and develop our daytime emergency and critical care service. If you thrive on variety, enjoy thinking on your feet and want a role where your nursing skills make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.At Village Vets Ashbourne, you’ll join a fun, supportive team who share knowledge, celebrate successes and help each other through busy days. With multiple certificate holders across our veterinary and nursing teams, you’ll be surrounded by colleagues who value learning, collaboration and excellent patient care.Our fantastic facilities include an onsite CT scanner, alongside onsite orthopaedic, diagnostic imaging, soft tissue and feline medicine referral services. You’ll have access to advanced diagnostics and opportunities to be involved in interesting, varied cases. It’s an exciting setting for a nurse keen to contribute ideas and help shape how we deliver ECC during the day.About the RoleProvide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, monitoring vital signs and assessing pain levelsSupport veterinarians during emergency procedures, including triage, resuscitation, wound management, and surgeryCarry out essential medical procedures such as placing IV catheters, administering medications and fluids, and performing diagnostic testsAssist with anaesthesia induction, monitoring, and post‑operative recovery for critical patientsMaintain strict infection control standards and ensure a clean, sterile environmentCommunicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners, providing updates and guidance on treatment and aftercareWork closely with vets, nurses, and support staff to deliver cohesive, high‑quality emergency careHelp train and mentor junior team members in ECC protocols and techniquesManage and maintain ECC equipment and monitor stock levels to support efficient emergency responseKeep detailed, accurate medical records and provide thorough handovers between shiftsStay engaged in continuing education to maintain and advance your ECC skillsAbout YouQualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)3+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practiceFurther qualification specific to ECC is desirablePrevious experience working in a busy emergency hospital and/or in a referral hospital is desirableThis role demands strong clinical skills, resilience, and compassion to deliver high-quality care to patients in urgent needHighly motivated, hard-working, and a team playerExcellent communication and organisational skillsPassionate about delivering gold-standard patient and client careWhat’s in it For You… At a GlanceIn 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 planPension schemeGym membership subsidyVCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paidFunded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate fundingFree pet health planPaid charity dayStatutory sick payEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefitsBike to work schemeYou must be legally eligible to work in Ireland