Weekend Animal Care Assistant/Front of House (Part time), South Dublin
24 hour hospital that offers modern facilities, including a dedicated dental room and separate cat and dog wards
Location: Village Vets Dundrum
Reports to: Hospital Manager
Working pattern: Part-time weekend position, approximately 15 hours per fortnight. Two positions available, with alternating Saturday and Sunday shifts. Each person will work approximately two Saturdays and two Sundays per four-week rota.
Pay: €14.15 per hour (Saturday) and €17.00 per hour (Sunday).
We are looking for two enthusiastic, reliable and compassionate individuals to join our team as Weekend Animal Care Assistants / Front of House team members.
This would be an ideal opportunity for veterinary nursing students or individuals with an interest in animal care who are looking to gain valuable experience working within a busy veterinary practice.
The two successful candidates will share weekend cover, with one person rostered each weekend. Weekend shifts will alternate between Saturdays and Sundays.
About the Role
Help support our FOH and ACA at the weekend in our busy ECC hospital.
Welcoming clients and their pets and providing a friendly, professional service.
Answering telephone calls and assisting with client queries.
Supporting reception and general administrative duties.
Assisting veterinary surgeons and nurses with the daily care of patients.
Feeding, walking and monitoring animals.
Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, treatment rooms and clinical areas.
Preparing equipment and maintaining hygiene standards.
Assisting with patient care under the direction of the veterinary nursing team.
Supporting the smooth running of the clinic during weekend hours.
About You
A genuine interest in animal welfare and veterinary care.
Currently studying veterinary nursing or an animal care qualification would be an advantage.
Reliable, organised and enthusiastic.
Confident communicating with clients and colleagues.
Comfortable handling animals in a safe and compassionate manner.
Able to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.
Previous veterinary practice or animal care experience would be beneficial.
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
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
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits
If you’re ready to take the next step in your veterinary career within a supportive and progressive environment, we would love to hear from you.
You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland
- Department
- Front of House Roles
- Role
- Front of House Receptionist
- Location
- Village Vets Dundrum
- Salary
- €14.15 - €17/hour
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Employment level
- Support Workers
- Employment Type
- Part Time