Animal Care Assistant — Vet Hospital Support

The Donkey Sanctuary; Cork; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

20 days holiday per year

Wellbeing team

Recorded Pilates classes

Long service awards

Healthshield plan

Free parking

Job summary

The Donkey Sanctuary in Ireland is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join our Veterinary team at Hannigans Veterinary Hospital, Liscarroll. You will deliver high‑quality care to animals admitted to the veterinary hospital and to on‑farm patients, supporting vets and nurses daily.

Essential: full driving licence; experience in a veterinary setting; good communication and IT skills; ability to perform physically demanding work; capable of working independently and in a team.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence.
• Experience delivering a high standard of care in a veterinary setting.
• Good communication and IT skills.
• Able to perform physically demanding work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary surgeons and nurses during examinations, treatments and procedures.
• Care for and monitor hospitalised patients and farm patients under the care of the veterinary team, reporting any concerns promptly.
• Prepare clinical areas, equipment and vehicles for veterinary work.
• Clean and maintain stables, treatment areas and equipment in accordance with biosecurity protocols.
• Support the veterinary team with emergencies outside normal working hours when required.
• Handle, store and dispose of chemicals, and clinical waste in accordance with applicable procedures and COSHH requirements.

Skills

Driving licence

Vet care experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Independence

Job description

The Donkey Sanctuary in Ireland is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to join our Veterinary team at Hannigans Veterinary Hospital, Liscarroll. You will deliver high‑quality care to animals admitted to the veterinary hospital and to on‑farm patients, supporting vets and nurses daily.

Essential: full driving licence; experience in a veterinary setting; good communication and IT skills; ability to perform physically demanding work; capable of working independently and in a team.