ECC Night Vet

Limerick Veterinary Hospital; Limerick; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Limerick Veterinary Hospital is seeking an ECC Night Vet for full-time night and weekend coverage in Limerick. The role involves triaging emergencies, performing examinations, diagnosing acute problems, and stabilising patients, with close collaboration with nurses and daytime teams.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, communicating with clients, and upholding safety standards in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) as a veterinary surgeon.
• Experience or strong interest in emergency and critical care for small animals, including triage, stabilisation, and intensive monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Triage emergency cases and perform initial assessments.
• Conduct clinical examinations and diagnose acute conditions.
• Stabilise critically ill patients and administer treatments.
• Monitor hospitalised patients and manage ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate with clients about plans.

Skills

Emergency care

Triage

Diagnostics

Client communication

Team collaboration

Clinical decision making

Resilience under pressure

Night and weekend work

Education

VCI registered veterinarian

Tools

Blood tests

Medical imaging

Job description

Company Description

Limerick Veterinary Hospital’s is a small animal veterinary emergency service based at 22 Henry Street, Limerick. The service provides dedicated emergency and weekend care for clients and their pets, focusing on urgent and critical cases. LVH operates a night and weekend service, 7 days a week, to monitor hospitalised patients and accept emergency admissions. The team consists of fully qualified veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI). Applicants joining LNV will work within a professional, supportive emergency care environment committed to high standards of patient care.

Role Description

The ECC Night Vet is a full-time, on-site role based in Limerick, providing emergency and critical care to small animals during night and weekend shifts. A 5 night on and 5 night off rota. Day-to-day responsibilities include triaging emergency cases, performing clinical examinations, diagnosing and treating acute conditions, and stabilising critically ill patients. The role involves monitoring hospitalised patients, administering medications and treatments, overseeing diagnostic workups, and performing necessary emergency procedures. The ECC Night Vet will collaborate closely with veterinary nurses and daytime veterinary teams to ensure continuity of care and clear handovers. Additional duties include maintaining accurate medical records, communicating with clients about treatment plans and outcomes, and supporting best practices in clinical protocols and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) as a veterinary surgeon.
• Experience or strong interest in emergency and critical care for small animals, including triage, stabilisation, and intensive monitoring.
• Clinical proficiency in diagnostic techniques (e.g., blood tests, imaging), treatment planning, and routine emergency procedures.
• Strong communication and client-care skills, including the ability to explain treatment options and provide compassionate support in stressful situations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with veterinary nurses and other clinicians, and to provide clear handovers between shifts.
• High level of resilience, reliability, and attention to detail, with the capacity to make sound clinical decisions under pressure.
• Willingness to work night and weekend shifts on a regular schedule and maintain punctual, consistent attendance.
• Prior experience in a busy hospital or emergency setting is an advantage; additional training in ECC or relevant certifications are beneficial.