Animal Care Assistant/Front of House, Full Time, Cork
At Village Vets Goold we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of patient care while providing gold-standard customer service to every client who walks through our doors.
Location: Village Vets Goold
Reports to: Head Nurse
Schedule: 40 hour per week, 5 day week, 1 in 3 Saturdays
Salary: €29,432
About the Role
As a progressive, multi-vet practice, we are committed to professional development, positive team culture, and creating an environment where both our team and our clients feel genuinely supported.
This is a role combining some reception work alongside supporting our team of vets and nurses looking after patients in the wards and also before and after surgery.
Client-facing reception: Welcome clients, manage calls, appointments, check-ins, and payments to ensure a smooth front-of-house experience
Manage the reception area, and support general administrative tasks.
Supporting veterinary surgeons and nurses in day-to-day clinical activities
Caring for patients and inpatients to Village Vets’ high standards
Safely handling and restraining animals during examinations and treatments
Monitoring animals for signs of illness or distress and reporting concerns
Maintaining accurate records of medications, feeding, and patient observations
Assisting with routine laboratory work under nurse supervision
Preparing treatment rooms and equipment
Maintaining excellent hygiene standards across the clinic, including cleaning equipment and animal areas
Restocking clinical and medical supplies
Promoting Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to clients
Completing ad hoc veterinary or administrative duties as required
Contributing to an outstanding client experience through teamwork and professionalism
About You
This is a role combining some reception work alongside supporting our team of vets and nurses looking after the patients in the wards and also before & after surgery. Our ideal candidate would be experienced working in small animal practice and be highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player. we strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and the best service to our clients.
You will have a level 5 or above Animal Care Certificate
Be enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about animal care.
Minimum of one years experience in small animal practice (preferred)
A strong work ethic and a proactive, can-do attitude
Confidence handling animals safely and compassionately
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A commitment to high standards of animal welfare and client care
Flexibility and willingness to assist with both clinical and reception duties
A friendly, professional manner with clients and colleagues
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
Gym membership subsidy
Free pet health plan
Paid charity day
Additional leave with service
Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding
Statutory sick pay
Maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
Bike to Work
You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.
- Department
- Animal Care Assistant
- Role
- Animal Care Assistant
- Locations
- Village Vets Goold
- Yearly salary
- €29,432
- Employment Type
- Full Time