ECC Night Vet - Small Animal Emergency, Night/Weekend

Limerick Veterinary Hospital Inc; 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

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.