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

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

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.