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

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