Village Vets
Emergency Care Animal Care Assistant (ACA), Village Vets Dundrum
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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
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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
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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.
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