Animal Care Assistant

at  IVC Evidensia

Beechwood Veterinary Clinic is seeking a part-time animal care assistant to join their team in Ranelagh, Dublin.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking a trustworthy, reliable and friendly person able to work in a fast-paced veterinary practice environment. The successful applicant must have:

• A relevant qualification in animal care (QQI or similar) or Veterinary Nursing student
• Experience in veterinary or animal care is beneficial but not essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be competent with computers and learning new IT systems
• Comfortable with cash handling
• Demonstrate high standards of hygiene and cleaning
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a team player
• Possess great organizational skills
• A love for animal welfare is a requirement

WHO WE ARE

Beechwood Vets is a new, modern companion animal veterinary clinic with a young, vibrant team located in Ranelagh, Co Dublin – about 50 minutes from Wicklow. Our practice is easily accessible via public transport including the Luas and bus routes. Ranelagh is a terrific location known for its nightlife, spas, local parks and the amazing Stella theatre. We have all the usual equipment you’d need for a busy, modern practice including a fully equipped in-house laboratory, digital x-ray, multi-parameter anaesthetic monitor and ultrasound. We offer a culture of high clinical standards and inclusiveness with a strong focus on continuing professional development amongst our team.

• Permanent position based in Beechwood Vets
• Part-time role of 20 hours per week
• Role would suit a veterinary nurse student who is available to work 9-1pm on Saturdays plus 3/4 evenings a week (3/4pm-7pm)
• Salary is €13.50 per hour
• No Bank holidays/Sundays work
• Enhanced annual leave entitlements
• Employer pension contributions
• Robust benefits included (see below)