Animal Care Assistant - Kilcoole Vets, Wicklow
Kilcoole Vets is seeking an Animal Care Assistant to cover maternity leave from February 2025.
The Role
Make a difference and save lives
Part-time, Maternity Cover position
20 hours per week
1 in 3 Saturdays
No OOH/on-call, Sunday or Bank Holiday work
Wage is €13.50 per hour
Start date of February 2025
Enhanced annual leave entitlements
Employer pension contributions
Robust benefits included (see below)
What we need from you
We are seeking a trustworthy, reliable and friendly person able to work in a fast-paced veterinary practice environment. The successful applicant must have:
1. A relevant qualification in animal care (QQI or similar) or Veterinary Nursing student
2. Experience in veterinary or animal care is beneficial but not essential
3. Have a strong team work ethic
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
5. Demonstrate high standards of hygiene and cleaning
6. Resilient with the ability to cope with potentially distressing and emotional situations
7. Possess great organizational skills with the ability to multitask efficiently
8. A love for animal welfare is a requirement
About Us
Be part of something exceptional
Kilcoole Vets is a 100% small animal, progressive practice based on the main street of the seaside village of Kilcoole. We are accessible via Dublin Bus and DART. Our facilities include ultrasound, therapeutic laser, in-house blood analysers, microscopy, multiparameter anaesthesia monitors, digital x-ray and dental x-ray.
Our highly dedicated team is made up of 3 Veterinary Surgeons and 3 Veterinary Nurses. We all share a passion for animal care, and we believe in creating a supportive and friendly atmosphere where every team member feels valued and motivated. As a practice we are constantly evolving, and we strongly encourage professional development amongst our team members. With a certificate holder already on staff and another working towards a certificate of their own you will be supported by experience and experts with Kilcoole. We are a collaborative team, ensuring we deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Apply today! Email copy of your CV to nicola.kelly@kilcoolevets.ie
Benefits – subject to pro rata
Your wellbeing matters to us
We recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our staff, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from:
* Work Life Balance
* Focus on Employee Wellbeing
* Paid Maternity Leave Package
* Paid Paternity Leave
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* EAP and wellbeing centre access
* Company Sick Pay
* Development
* Leadership Academy for all our future leaders, including Head Nurses and Practice Managers
* Career Progression Opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical
* Professional Memberships
* VCI membership paid (if eligible)
* VDS cover paid (if eligible)
* Additional Benefits
* Annual Pay Reviews
* Pawesome Benefits – various discounts including retail and virtual gym
* Employer Pension Contributions
* Discounted Staff Pet Veterinary Fees
* Free Flu Jabs
* Opportunity to join company programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing champions, Nurses committee, Clinical Board and many more)
As a BAME and LGBTQIA+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.
If this position is of interest to you then email a copy of your CV to nicola.kelly@kilcoolevets.ie
Job Title
Animal Care Assistant - Kilcoole Vets, Wicklow
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