Emergency Care Animal Care Assistant (ACA), Part Time

The Village Vets; Kildare; Sur place; EUR 16 000 - 23 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

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

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Two years' experience in small animal

Excellent customer care

Formation

Animal care qualification

Description du poste

Location: Village Vets Greyabbey

Reports to: Head Nurse

Schedule: Friday, Saturday and Sunday every 3 weeks 7pm-8am; and 1 in 3 Saturdays (8am-1pm)

Salary: €14.50 per hour

About the Role

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

• Support the care of patients and inpatients, maintaining the high standards of care upheld by Village Vets

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

• Perform routine laboratory work under the direction of the Veterinary Nurse

• 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

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

• You 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

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:

• Health cash plan

• Pension scheme

• Gym membership subsidy

• Free pet health plan

• 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

• Charity paid leave

• Maternity/Paternity benefits

• Bike to work

You must have legal rights to work in Ireland.