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. Raheny Veterinary Hospital 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. 

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 39 hours per week across five days. Shifts are rota-based within clinic opening hours, with no out-of-hours work. Weekend shifts are minimal and shared fairly across the team, helping to maintain a healthy and sustainable work–life balance. 

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 

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. 

Raheny Veterinary Hospital is a long-established, trusted practice at the heart of the local community. We’re proud of the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients and the supportive culture within our team. 

The hospital is well equipped with two operating theatres, in-house laboratory, ultrasound, dental X-ray, radiography, endoscopy, ECG and blood pressure monitoring equipment. You’ll be joining a large, friendly team of vets, nurses, animal care assistants and support staff who genuinely enjoy working together and supporting one another. 

 

We offer a competitive salary along with great benefits (subject to pro rata), including: 

 

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.