ECC Night/GP Day Nurse, Full time , South Dublin

Location: Dundrum, South Dublin and other South side GP clinics
Reports to: Head Nurse
Hours: Full-time – Combination of Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) and General Practice (GP)

We are looking for a Veterinary Nurse to join our team in a varied, full-time role combining Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) with General Practice (GP).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a nurse who enjoys the variety of emergency and out-of-hours work alongside the continuity and variety of general practice. You will work across our ECC service at Village Vets Dundrum and our GP clinics in Charlemont, Stillorgan, Tallaght and Rathfarnham.

Working Schedule

The role follows a four-week rotating schedule:

• Week 1: 4 night shifts (52 hours)

• Week 2: 4 day shifts (30 hours)

• Week 3: 5 day shifts (37.5 hours)

• Week 4: 3 night shifts (39 hours)

Night shifts, including weekends, will be worked at Dundrum, with day shifts based at one of our GP clinics across the group.

Salary: €37,500 - €44,000 DOE

Sign on Bonus: €3,000 and Accommodation Options

About Village Vets Dundrum:

Village Vets Dundrum, located in South Dublin, joined the Village Vets family in 2013. Recent renovations and an extension to the clinic have created an improved space for both the team and their patients, supporting the growing practice and enabling the team to continue delivering high-quality veterinary care.

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:

• HSF Health Plan

• Pension scheme

• VCI registration and VCR Indemnity

• Paid charity day

• Additional leave with service

• 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

• Statutory sick pay

• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits

• Bike to work scheme

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland