ECC Twilight Veterinary Nurse, Part Time/Full Time, Co. Meath

Location: Ashbourne

Reports to: Head Nurse/Assistant Hospital Manager

Schedule: Thursday to Sunday

Hours: Flexible, with part\-time and full\-time options available.

• Full\-time: 40 hours per week, 4:30pm–2:30am


• Part\-time: 32 hours per week, 5:30pm–1:30am

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

• Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)


• 2 years \+ 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

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

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