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Full Time Entry-level Animal Care Assistant - Small Animal in healthcare at IVC Evidensia in Douglas, Cork, Ireland. Apply directly through the link below.
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- Work mode
- Office
- Employment
- Full Time
- Location
- Douglas, Cork, Ireland
- Salary
- 28k - 28k EUR
- Experience
- Entry-level
Core stack
- Leadership
- Clinical
- Retail
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What is the salary range?
The salary range is 28k - 28k EUR annually.
What skills are required?
Leadership, Clinical, Retail.
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Cork, Ireland
Animal Care Assistant – Small Animal
Animal Care Vets, Douglas, Co Cork Part-time, Permanent Salary €14.15 per hour
Do you dream of making a real difference in the lives of animals? If you love working with animals, enjoy being hands-on, and take pride in supporting others, this is a role where you’ll truly make a difference every day. Animal Care Vets is looking for a caring and dependable Animal Care Assistant to join our friendly, close-knit team in a well-established, community-focused practice.
This is a practical, people-and-pets role where your contribution matters. You’ll be right at the centre of the practice, helping to ensure our patients are comfortable, our clinical areas run smoothly, and our team is supported throughout the day.
The Role & Working Pattern This is a part-time, permanent position, working between the hours of 8am-7pm Monday to Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm Saturday and Sunday cattery checks. Shifts are flexible and rota-based within clinic opening hours, with no out-of-hours work. Weekend shifts are shared fairly across the team (typically 1 in 2), helping to maintain a healthy and sustainable work–life balance.
What You’ll Be Doing As an Animal Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the daily care and wellbeing of our patients. Your work will include assisting with the handling and care of inpatients, feeding, walking and monitoring animals, and supporting vets and nurses during busy clinics. You’ll also help keep clinical areas, kennels and equipment clean and well maintained, ensuring high hygiene and care standards at all times.
There will also be some reception and general support duties, helping with day-to-day tasks and ensuring clients feel welcomed and supported when they arrive at the practice
Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for an Animal Care Assistant with a QQI level qualification in Animal Care or similar. You must be calm, practical and genuinely passionate about animal welfare. You’ll be reliable, organised, and comfortable working in a busy environment. Previous experience with animals or in a veterinary setting is helpful but not essential - attitude, empathy and teamwork are what matter most.
Why Join Animal Care? Nestled in the heart of Douglas at the Fingerpost, a vibrant suburb of Cork City, our practice is a close-knit team dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary care with compassion and expertise. We are a dynamic mix of two full-time and two part-time vets—including our experienced Clinical Director—supported by two skilled nurses, a friendly and efficient receptionist, and a proactive practice manager.
Our clinic combines a warm, personal approach with cutting-edge facilities. We offer a full suite of diagnostic services, including in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, and tailored pre-anaesthetic blood work to ensure every procedure is as safe as possible. Our dedicated sterile surgical theatre is reserved for advanced surgeries, complemented by a modern prep-room and routine operating facilities. Whether it’s a routine check-up, a complex surgery, or care for a senior pet, we pride ourselves on taking the time to provide thoughtful, tailored treatment for every animal—and a supportive, collaborative environment for every team member.
Benefits (Subject to Pro Rata) We offer a competitive salary along with great benefits (subject to pro rata), including: * Leave: Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Paid Maternity, Paternity, Bereavement, & Sick Leave * Wellbeing: Cycle to Work Scheme, EAP Access, Free Flu Jabs, Discounts (Retail & Virtual Gym), & Access to Company Programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing, etc.) * Career Development: Career Progression, Leadership Academy, Paid Professional Memberships (VCI & VDS), Annual Pay Reviews * Financial Support: Employer Pension Contributions, Discounted Staff Pet Veterinary Fees
Join Our Team If you’re looking for a rewarding, hands-on role where you’ll be part of a supportive team and make a real difference to animals and their owners every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take your next step with Animal Care Vets in Cork.
Animal Care Vets, Douglas, Co Cork Part-time, Permanent Salary €14.15 per hour
Do you dream of making a real difference in the lives of animals? If you love working with animals, enjoy being hands-on, and take pride in supporting others, this is a role where you’ll truly make a difference every day. Animal Care Vets is looking for a caring and dependable Animal Care Assistant to join our friendly, close-knit team in a well-established, community-focused practice.
This is a practical, people-and-pets role where your contribution matters. You’ll be right at the centre of the practice, helping to ensure our patients are comfortable, our clinical areas run smoothly, and our team is supported throughout the day.
The Role & Working Pattern This is a part-time, permanent position, working between the hours of 8am-7pm Monday to Friday, 8:30am-2:30pm Saturday and Sunday cattery checks. Shifts are flexible and rota-based within clinic opening hours, with no out-of-hours work. Weekend shifts are shared fairly across the team (typically 1 in 2), helping to maintain a healthy and sustainable work–life balance.
What You’ll Be Doing As an Animal Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the daily care and wellbeing of our patients. Your work will include assisting with the handling and care of inpatients, feeding, walking and monitoring animals, and supporting vets and nurses during busy clinics. You’ll also help keep clinical areas, kennels and equipment clean and well maintained, ensuring high hygiene and care standards at all times.
There will also be some reception and general support duties, helping with day-to-day tasks and ensuring clients feel welcomed and supported when they arrive at the practice
Who We’re Looking For We’re looking for an Animal Care Assistant with a QQI level qualification in Animal Care or similar. You must be calm, practical and genuinely passionate about animal welfare. You’ll be reliable, organised, and comfortable working in a busy environment. Previous experience with animals or in a veterinary setting is helpful but not essential - attitude, empathy and teamwork are what matter most.
Why Join Animal Care? Nestled in the heart of Douglas at the Fingerpost, a vibrant suburb of Cork City, our practice is a close-knit team dedicated to delivering exceptional veterinary care with compassion and expertise. We are a dynamic mix of two full-time and two part-time vets—including our experienced Clinical Director—supported by two skilled nurses, a friendly and efficient receptionist, and a proactive practice manager.
Our clinic combines a warm, personal approach with cutting-edge facilities. We offer a full suite of diagnostic services, including in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, and tailored pre-anaesthetic blood work to ensure every procedure is as safe as possible. Our dedicated sterile surgical theatre is reserved for advanced surgeries, complemented by a modern prep-room and routine operating facilities. Whether it’s a routine check-up, a complex surgery, or care for a senior pet, we pride ourselves on taking the time to provide thoughtful, tailored treatment for every animal—and a supportive, collaborative environment for every team member.
Benefits (Subject to Pro Rata) We offer a competitive salary along with great benefits (subject to pro rata), including: * Leave: Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Paid Maternity, Paternity, Bereavement, & Sick Leave * Wellbeing: Cycle to Work Scheme, EAP Access, Free Flu Jabs, Discounts (Retail & Virtual Gym), & Access to Company Programmes (LGBTQ+, Wellbeing, etc.) * Career Development: Career Progression, Leadership Academy, Paid Professional Memberships (VCI & VDS), Annual Pay Reviews * Financial Support: Employer Pension Contributions, Discounted Staff Pet Veterinary Fees
Join Our Team If you’re looking for a rewarding, hands-on role where you’ll be part of a supportive team and make a real difference to animals and their owners every day, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take your next step with Animal Care Vets in Cork.
Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Douglas, Cork, Ireland
Job type
Full Time
Experience
Entry-level
Salary
28k - 28k EUR
per year
Company
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