Mobile Animal Care Assistant, Multi Site Location (North Dublin)

Village Vets; Dublin; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage between sites

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

CPD funding

Job summary

Village Vets in North Dublin is seeking a confident Animal Care Assistant to support across our North Dublin practices. This fast-paced, multi-site role requires adaptability and a strong focus on animal welfare, patient care, and team collaboration.

You will assist the Veterinary Surgeon and Nurse, monitor vital signs, help with basic lab work and diagnostics, and contribute to front-of-house duties while promoting health plans.

Qualifications

• 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 animal welfare and patient care.
• Experience in an animal care or veterinary environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Nurse with day-to-day clinical duties.
• Caring for patients and inpatients and monitoring vital signs.
• Assisting with basic laboratory work, sample preparation and diagnostic procedures, including X-rays.
• Carry out general cleaning duties throughout the clinic, including equipment and animal areas, in line with Village Vets hygiene standards.
• 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 veterinary 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

Customer care

Team player

Adaptable

Initiative

Excellent communication

Education

Animal care qualification

Job description

Location: Multi site location, North Dublin

Reports to: Lead Vet

Schedule: 1 in 4 weekends, with either 4 days of 10-hour shifts or 5 days of 8-hour shifts.

Salary: €32,375 - €35,000 (Depending on Experience)+ Mileage when travelling between our North Dublin practices

About the Role

We are looking for a confident, experienced and adaptable Animal Care Assistant to join our team, providing support across our North Dublin practices. This is a fast-paced, multi-site role suited to someone who canhit the ground running, quickly adapt to different practices and teams, and provide excellent standards of animal care wherever support is needed.

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

• Caring for patients and inpatients and monitoring vital signs

• Assisting with basic laboratory work, sample preparation and diagnostic procedures, including X-rays

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

• 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

• You will 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

  Has experience in an animal care or veterinary environment

• Is confident working in a busy practice and can use their initiative

• Adapts quickly to different teams and locations

• Is organised, reliable and flexible

• Takes pride in providing excellent animal care

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

• Keen to develop your clinical skills and knowledge

• You will need your own car and a full driving licence to carry out this role

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:

• Mileage when travelling between our North Dublin practices

• Health cash plan

• Pension scheme

• Gym membership subsidy

• Free pet health plan

• 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 scheme
  We're committed to supporting your career development, with opportunities for progression through our skills framework, alongside training and leadership development

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.