Night Vet Limerick - up to 80K

Veterinary Staff; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

VCI and VDS fees paid

CPD allowance

Pension and benefits

Holidays pro-rata

Descripción de la vacante

Veterinary Staff in Ireland is seeking a Night Vet to join an Emergency & Critical Care team in Limerick. The role focuses on out-of-hours emergencies with sole-charge during the night shift, offering a varied caseload.

You will manage emergency presentations, stabilise critical patients, and perform urgent surgeries as needed, with a rolling 5-on/10-off rota and a strong focus on work-life balance. Salary €50,000–€80,000 depending on experience, with CPD support and a pension.

Formación

• Veterinary degree and registration required.
• Experience in emergency/critical care preferred.
• Sole-charge responsibility during night shifts.
• Strong surgical skills and ability to manage urgent procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Manage emergency presentations and stabilise critical patients.
• Perform urgent surgical procedures when required.
• Work as the sole-charge vet during night shifts.
• Contribute to a high-quality, varied caseload in ECC.

Conocimientos

Emergency care

Surgical skills

Small animal medicine

Night-time sole charge

Clinical autonomy

Educación

Veterinary degree and registration

Descripción del empleo

About the job Night Vet Limerick - up to 80K

OOH Veterinary Surgeon - Emergency & Critical Care
Sole Charge | 5 Nights On / 10 Nights Off | Excellent Salary Package

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician who enjoys emergency and critical care work, wants a structured rota with significant time off, and is looking for strong professional and financial benefits.

The Role

This position focuses entirely on out-of-hours emergency and critical care cases, working as the sole-charge vet during the night shift.

You will be responsible for the management of emergency presentations, stabilisation of critical patients, and performing urgent surgical procedures when required.

The role offers a varied and interesting caseload, with approximately:

• 60% medical cases
• 40% surgical cases

You will benefit from a high level of clinical autonomy, making this a very rewarding role for veterinarians who enjoy decision-making and developing their emergency medicine skills.

Working Schedule

Night shifts: 8:00 pm - 8:00 am (12-hour shifts)
Rota: 5 nights on / 10 nights off (rolling rota)

This schedule provides an excellent work-life balance with extended periods of time off between rotations.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a veterinarian who is comfortable working independently and managing emergency cases.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Confidence working sole charge during night shifts
• Solid surgical skills and ability to manage urgent procedures
• Strong knowledge of small animal medicine and emergency care
• A calm, proactive approach in high-pressure situations

Previous hospital or ECC experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate with good clinical foundations.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: €50,000 - €80,000 depending on experience
• VCI and VDS fees fully paid
• Generous CPD allowance and professional development support
• Pension scheme
• Holidays calculated on a pro-rata basis
• Supportive and professional hospital environment

Start Date

The hospital is ideally looking for someone available from the end of March or early April, although some flexibility may be possible.