Senior Animal Care Assistant (24 Hour Hospital), Full Time, Co. Meath
Join our fabulous 24-hour hospital team! Support Diagnostic and Advanced Diagnostic Imaging while working with varied GP and ECC cases. Enjoy a rewarding role with real career satisfaction and growth.
Location: Village Vets Ashbourne
Reports to: Head Nurse/ Assistant Hospital Manager
Schedule: 4 day week, 1 in 4 Saturday's
Salary: €32,375- €35,000
About the Role
Supporting veterinary surgeons and nurses in day-to-day clinical activities.
Caring for patients and inpatients to Village Vets’ high standard.
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.
Able to package external lab samples and run basic internal lab samples. Set up patients on x-ray machine.
Maintaining excellent hygiene standards across the clinic, including cleaning equipment and animal areas
Restocking clinical and medical supplies and assisting with food, stationary and housekeeping orders
Supporting reception duties and contributing to a welcoming, efficient front-of-house experience
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
Minimum of 2 years experience working as an Animal Care Assistant in a small animal practice or a hospital setting.
Interested in progressing into leadership by enrolling in further training.
Level 5 or above Animal Care Certificate
Be enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about animal care.
A strong work ethic and a proactive, can-do attitude
Confidence handling animals safely and compassionately
A commitment to high standards of animal welfare and client care
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 - money contributed to your health insurance plan
Pension scheme
Gym membership subsidy
Free pet health plan
Paid charity day
Additional leave with service
VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity fees paid
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 Ashbourne
- Yearly salary
- €32,000 - €35,000
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment Type
- Full Time