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. Blanchardstown Veterinary Clinic 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 hospital, helping to ensure our patients are comfortable, our clinical areas run smoothly, and our team is supported throughout the day.
As an Animal Care Assistant at Anicare, you will play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of the practice and in the comfort and wellbeing of our patients. This is a hands‑on role where you will support the veterinary team while also helping to create a calm, clean, and caring environment for pets and their owners.
Your responsibilities will include caring for in‑patients, maintaining excellent hygiene standards throughout the clinic, assisting the veterinary team in treatment areas, and supporting front‑of‑house duties such as welcoming clients, answering phones, and booking appointments. You will be an important and trusted presence in the practice, helping everything run smoothly.
We offer a consistent, well‑structured rota that supports work‑life balance:
You’ll work every Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm with a 1-hour lunch break, with the opportunity to pick up additional weekday shifts around your availability and business needs.
We’re seeking someone who is:
*Passionate about animal welfare and patient care
*Calm, compassionate, and professional — even in emotional situations
*Reliable, trustworthy, and a strong team player
*Organised, tidy, and proud of maintaining high standards
*Confident communicating with both clients and colleagues
Qualifications & Experience:
*A QQI or similar qualification in Animal Care
*Previous experience in animal care or a veterinary setting is highly desirable
*An interest in progressing to Veterinary Nursing is a huge plus
We offer a competitive salary along with great benefits, including:
*Leave: Annual Leave, Birthday Leave, Paid Maternity, Paternity, Bereavement, & Sick Leave
*Wellbeing: Cycle to Work Scheme, EAP Access, Free Flu Jabs, Discounts off popular retailers, & 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
If you are an experienced Animal Care Assistant looking for a clear career pathway, funded education, and a genuinely supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the next step towards a rewarding veterinary career.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be an inclusive and supportive employer. Please let us know if any reasonable adjustments are required throughout the recruitment process.
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