Emergency Animal Care Assistant — Night/Weekend Shifts

The Village Vets; Kildare; On-site; EUR 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

VCI Registration and VDS Indemnity

Funded CPD and training

Statutory sick pay

Leave for charity

Maternity/Paternity benefits

Bike to work

Job summary

Village Vets in Ireland is seeking a part-time veterinary support role to assist the Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Nurse with day-to-day clinical duties. The person will help care for patients, maintain hygiene standards, and support front-of-house operations with a patient- and client-centered approach.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of small animal practice experience, a relevant animal care qualification, and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally, at least two years' experience in a small animal practice.
• You have completed a relevant animal care qualification.
• You are motivated, hardworking and a strong team player.
• You have excellent customer care skills and a commitment to high animal welfare.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Nurse with day-to-day clinical duties.
• Support the care of patients and inpatients, maintaining high standards of care.
• Carry out general cleaning duties throughout the clinic, including equipment and animal areas.
• Perform routine laboratory work under the direction of the Veterinary Nurse.
• Assist with front-of-house duties and ensure an efficient, friendly reception experience.
• Promote Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to support clients in accessing high-quality care.
• Carry out ad hoc clinical and administrative duties as required by the Head Nurse or Area Manager.
• Complete all tasks efficiently, accurately, and to a high standard.
• Contribute to and maintain an outstanding client and patient experience across the team.

Skills

Two years' experience in small animal

Excellent customer care

Education

Animal care qualification

Job description

Village Vets in Ireland is seeking a part-time veterinary support role to assist the Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Nurse with day-to-day clinical duties. The person will help care for patients, maintain hygiene standards, and support front-of-house operations with a patient- and client-centered approach.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of small animal practice experience, a relevant animal care qualification, and strong customer service skills.