Senior Animal Care Assistant (24 Hour Hospital), Full Time, Co. Meath
The Village Vets
Ashbourne
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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
- 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
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
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