Location:  Multi site location, North Dublin

Reports to: Lead Vet

Schedule: 1 in 4 weekends, with either 4 days of 10-hour shifts or 5 days of 8-hour shifts.

Salary: €32,375 - €35,000 (Depending on Experience) + Mileage when travelling between our South Dublin practices

About the Role

We are looking for a confident, experienced and adaptable Animal Care Assistant to join our team, providing support across our North Dublin practices. This is a fast-paced, multi-site role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, quickly adapt to different practices and teams, and provide excellent standards of animal care wherever support is needed.

• Assist the Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Nurse with day-to-day clinical duties

• Caring for patients and inpatients and monitoring vital signs

• Assisting with basic laboratory work, sample preparation and diagnostic procedures, including X-rays

• Carry out general cleaning duties throughout the clinic, including equipment and animal areas, in line with Village Vets hygiene standards

• Assist with front-of-house duties and follow procedures to ensure an efficient, friendly reception experience

• Promote Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to support clients in accessing the highest standard of veterinary care

• Carry out ad hoc clinical and administrative duties as required by the Head Nurse or Area Manager

• Complete all tasks and procedures efficiently, accurately, and to a high standard

• Contribute to and maintain an outstanding client and patient experience across the team

About you

• You will have completed a relevant animal care qualification

• You are highly motivated, hard-working, and a strong team player

• You have excellent customer care skills and a genuine commitment to delivering the highest standards of animal welfare and patient care

  Has experience in an animal care or veterinary environment

• Is confident working in a busy practice and can use their initiative

• Adapts quickly to different teams and locations

• Is organised, reliable and flexible

• Takes pride in providing excellent animal care

  Ideally, you will have at least two years’ experience working in small animal practice

• Keen to develop your clinical skills and knowledge

• You will need your own car and a full driving licence to carry out this role

What’s in it For You… At a Glance

We are proud to support our team members and encourage any interest in further education. 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:

• Mileage when travelling between our South Dublin practices

• Health cash plan

• Pension scheme

• Gym membership subsidy

• Free pet health plan

• Funded CPD including, allowances, webinar series, new graduate programme, training platform access, and certificate funding

• Statutory sick pay

• Charity paid leave

• Maternity/ Paternity Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
  *We’re committed to supporting your career development, with opportunities for progression through our skills framework, alongside training and leadership development.

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.