Veterinary Care Assistant – Equine & Farm

The Donkey Sanctuary; Connacht; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive pension

Life assurance

20 days holiday per year

Wellbeing team

Pilates classes

Long service awards

Healthshield plan

Free parking

Résumé du poste

The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll, County Cork, is seeking an Animal Health Assistant to join our Veterinary team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This full‑time role (39 hours/week) offers the chance to support veterinary surgeons and nurses and deliver high‑quality care to hospitalised and farm animals.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, treatments and procedures, preparing clinical areas and equipment, maintaining biosecurity, and supporting after-hours emergencies when

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence.
• Experience of 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Driving licence

Veterinary care experience

IT skills

Physically fit

Team player

Description du poste

The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll, County Cork, is seeking an Animal Health Assistant to join our Veterinary team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. This full‑time role (39 hours/week) offers the chance to support veterinary surgeons and nurses and deliver high‑quality care to hospitalised and farm animals.

Responsibilities include assisting with examinations, treatments and procedures, preparing clinical areas and equipment, maintaining biosecurity, and supporting after-hours emergencies when