Mobile Animal Care Assistant (Multi site locations/South Dublin), Full Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage between sites

Health cash plan

Pension

Gym membership subsidy

Free pet health plan

CPD funding

Statutory sick pay

Charity leave

Maternity/Paternity benefits

Bike to work

Job summary

Village Vets in North Dublin is seeking an experienced Animal Care Assistant to support our multi-site practices. You’ll assist the Veterinary Surgeon and Nurse, monitor inpatients, and help with basic lab work and diagnostics, including X-rays.

A relevant animal care qualification and at least two years in small animal practice are preferred; a driving licence and own car are required. Join a dynamic team with a strong client focus and opportunities for CPD and career development within a

Qualifications

• Completed a relevant animal care qualification.
• Experience in animal care or veterinary environment.
• Ability to work in a busy, multi-site practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Nurse with day-to-day duties.
• Caring for patients and inpatients; monitor vital signs.
• Assist with basic lab work, sample prep and diagnostics including X-rays.
• Carry out cleaning duties and maintain hygiene standards.
• Assist front-of-house duties and ensure a friendly reception.
• Promote Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance.
• Carry out ad hoc clinical and administrative duties as required.
• Contribute to and maintain high client and patient experience.

Skills

Customer care

Team player

Adaptability

Organised

Driving licence

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 South 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 can hit 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 South 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.