Daytime ECC Veterinary Nurse – Critical Care & Mentoring

Village Vets; Ashbourne; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Gym membership subsidy

VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity

CPD funding

Free pet health plan

Charity day

Statutory sick pay

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Bike to work scheme

Job summary

Village Vets Ashbourne is looking for a passionate ECC nurse to help drive 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.

Join a supportive team with facilities including an onsite CT scanner and access to advanced diagnostics and referral services. The role offers a 4‑day week with 1 in 4 Saturdays and a salary of €36,000-€42,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN).
• 3+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice.
• Further ECC qualification is desirable.
• Experience in busy emergency hospital and/or referral hospital is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, attentive nursing care to critically ill or injured patients, monitoring vital signs and pain.
• Support veterinarians during emergency procedures including triage, resuscitation, wound management and surgery.
• Carry out essential medical procedures such as IV catheter placement, medications and fluids, diagnostics.
• Assist with anaesthesia induction, monitoring and post‑operative recovery for critical patients.
• Maintain infection control standards and a sterile environment.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners and provide updates on treatment and aftercare.
• Work with vets, nurses and support staff to deliver high‑quality emergency care.
• Mentor junior team members in ECC protocols and techniques.
• Manage ECC equipment and stock levels; keep detailed medical records and handovers.

Skills

RVN experience

Critical care

Education

Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)

Job description

Village Vets Ashbourne is looking for a passionate ECC nurse to help drive 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.

Join a supportive team with facilities including an onsite CT scanner and access to advanced diagnostics and referral services. The role offers a 4‑day week with 1 in 4 Saturdays and a salary of €36,000-€42,000 yearly.