Emergency Critical Care (ECC) Veterinary Nurse, Part Time, Kildare

The Village Vets; Kildare; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Pension

CPD funded

Gym subsidy

Pet health plan

Charity day

Indemnity fees paid

Bike to work

Maternity/paternity benefits

Job summary

Village Vets is seeking a qualified RVN registered with VCI for a part-time Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) role, working alternate weekends. You will join a busy, supportive ECC team delivering high-quality patient care.

You will support veterinarians during emergencies, handle triage, resuscitation, IV access, medications, diagnostics, anesthesia and post-operative care, while maintaining infection control and accurate records. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified and VCI registered RVN.
• Some years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice.
• ECC qualification is desirable.
• Experience in a busy emergency hospital or referral hospital is desirable.

Responsibilities

• 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 procedures such as placing IV catheters, administering medications and fluids, and performing diagnostics.
• Assist with anaesthesia induction, monitoring, and post‑operative recovery for critical patients.
• Maintain infection control standards and a clean, sterile environment.
• Communicate clearly with pet owners, providing updates and guidance on treatment and aftercare.
• Work with vets, nurses, and support staff to deliver high‑quality emergency care.
• Help train and mentor junior team members in ECC protocols and techniques.
• Manage ECC equipment and stock levels to support efficient emergency response.
• Keep accurate medical records and provide thorough handovers between shifts.
• Stay engaged in continuing education to advance ECC skills.

Skills

RVN experience

Excellent communication

Team player

Education

VCI registered RVN

Job description

Location: Greyabbey
Reports to: Lead Vet

Schedule: Part-Time RVN – Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) – Alternate Weekends
The position will involve working every second weekend, providing an opportunity to be part of a busy and supportive ECC team while delivering high-quality patient 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)
• Some 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