Location: Village Vets Ashbourne or Greyabbey or Dundrum
Reports to: Lead Vet and Head Nurse
Salary: €40,000 – €45,000 per annum pro-rated for weekends only (DOE)

We have 3 hospitals which now operate 24 hours a day, providing continuous, high‑quality care to our clients and their pets. We are seeking an experienced Veterinary Nurse (minimum 5 years’ experience) with a strong interest in Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) to join our established and growing team.

As part of our dedicated ECC team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional care during weekend shifts, working alongside passionate clinical professionals in a supportive and progressive environment. You’ll contribute to maintaining the high standards of our 24/7 emergency service, ensuring gold‑standard treatment for both new and existing clients.

About the Role

As part of our team, you will:

• 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

Our ideal candidate will:

• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
• 5+ years’ experience as a qualified RVN in small animal practice
• 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
• An ECC Certificate is desirable

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 and VDS fees paid
• Gym membership subsidy
• Free pet health plan
• Paid charity day
• Funded CPD
• Statutory sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits

If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career within a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.