Emergency Care Animal Care Assistant (ACA) Full Time

Location: Village Vets Dundrum

Reports to: Head Nurse

Schedule: 7 × 13-hour night shifts (7pm to 8am) + 14 days off

Salary: €28,000

Please only apply if you have previously worked as an animal care assistant in a veterinary clinic

About the Role

This role will operate supporting the ECC Night team.

• 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 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

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 be legally eligible to work in Ireland.