Senior Animal Care Assistant (24 Hour Hospital), Full Time, Co. Meath

Location: Village Vets Ashbourne

Reports to: Head Nurse/ Assistant Hospital Manager

Schedule: 4 day week, 1 in 4 Saturday's

Salary: €32,375- €35,000

About the Role

• Supporting veterinary surgeons and nurses in day-to-day clinical activities.

• Caring for patients and inpatients to Village Vets’ high standard.

• Safely handling and restraining animals during examinations and treatments.

• Monitoring animals for signs of illness or distress and reporting concerns.

• Maintaining accurate records of medications, feeding, and patient observations.

• Assisting with routine laboratory work under nurse supervision.

• Preparing treatment rooms and equipment.

• Able to package external lab samples and run basic internal lab samples. Set up patients on x-ray machine.

• Maintaining excellent hygiene standards across the clinic, including cleaning equipment and animal areas

• Restocking clinical and medical supplies and assisting with food, stationary and housekeeping orders

• Supporting reception duties and contributing to a welcoming, efficient front-of-house experience

• Promoting Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to clients

• Completing ad hoc veterinary or administrative duties as required

• Contributing to an outstanding client experience through teamwork and professionalism

About You

• Minimum of 2 years experience working as an Animal Care Assistant in a small animal practice or a hospital setting.

• Interested in progressing into leadership by enrolling in further training.

• Level 5 or above Animal Care Certificate

• Be enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about animal care.

• A strong work ethic and a proactive, can-do attitude

• Confidence handling animals safely and compassionately

• A commitment to high standards of animal welfare and client care

• A friendly, professional manner with clients and colleagues

What’s in it For You… At a Glance

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 - money contributed to your health insurance plan

• Pension scheme

• Gym membership subsidy

• Free pet health plan

• Paid charity day

• Additional leave with service

• 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

• Maternity, paternity and adoptive benefits

• Bike to Work

You must be legally eligible to work in Ireland.