Emergency Critical Care Inpatient Veterinary Nurse, Dundrum, Part Time Weekends
About the role
Location: Dundrum
Reports to: Hospital Manager and Head Nurse
Schedule: Every other weekend- 12 hour shifts (SAT & SUN)
Salary: up to €45,000 pro rata/ €21 per hour
About the Role
Provide high-quality nursing care to hospitalised ECC patients, ensuring their comfort, safety, and wellbeing throughout their stay
Perform regular patient assessments, including monitoring vital signs, pain scores, neurological status, fluid balance, and overall clinical progress
Administer medications, intravenous fluids, blood products, and nutritional support in accordance with treatment plans
Carry out nursing procedures such as IV catheter care, urinary catheter management, wound care, bandage changes, and sample collection
Assist veterinarians with patient rounds, diagnostics, procedures, and treatment plans for hospitalised cases
Monitor and manage patients receiving intensive therapies, including oxygen supplementation, infusion pumps, feeding tubes, and post-operative care
Maintain accurate treatment sheets, inpatient records, monitoring charts, and nursing notes, ensuring clear communication between teams
Provide compassionate updates to pet owners regarding their pet’s progress, treatment plans, and ongoing care requirements
Support patient admissions and discharges, including preparing discharge medications and client care instructions
Maintain high standards of infection prevention, biosecurity, cleanliness, and patient hygiene within the hospital wards
Collaborate closely with the ECC, referral, and specialist teams to ensure seamless continuity of care for all inpatients
Assist in mentoring junior nurses and animal care assistants, promoting best practice in inpatient and critical care nursing
Monitor ward supplies, equipment, and consumables, ensuring all inpatient care resources are readily available
About You
Qualified and VCI registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN)
3+ 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 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
Bike to work scheme
You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland
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