Location: Village Vets Ashbourne
Reports to: Head Nurse and Assistant Hospital Manager
Schedule: Every Saturday and Sunday 6pm to 1am.
Salary: €17 hourly
About the Role
Join our dedicated ECC night team in a busy 24-hour hospital. This role is ideal for a Student Veterinary Nurse looking to gain valuable exposure to emergency and critical care, or a qualified Animal Care Assistant with the appropriate qualifications. Working alongside our experienced, full-time ECC team, you'll have the opportunity to learn, develop your skills, and gain hands-on experience in a supportive hospital environment. Front of House Training will be provided.
Assist the Veterinary Surgeon and Veterinary Nurse with 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
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 one to two years’ experience working in small animal practice
You 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 care 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 have legal rights to work in Ireland.
