10 Pet Services jobs in Ireland

We at Kilcock Veterinary Hospital are looking for a suitably qualified Annimal Care Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate should be warm , welcoming ,enthusiastic, computer literate with good spoken and written english . Your duties would include, front of house reception, sale of animal foodstuffs, stock ordering , preparing for surgeries , cleaning and care of surgery instruments, in-patient care, kennell cleaning and general housekeeping .

Rota and remuneration to be discussed with suitable applicants.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €27,000.00-€34,513.20 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilcock, CO. Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 5 Healthcare Qualification (required)

Work Location: In person

Veterinary Assistant for busy vet clinic in Tullamore. Help needed running the clinic- from cleaning to reception work to animal nursing and restraint and observation. Very varied and interesting role. Some admin work too if suitable candidate. Good interpersonal skills needed and ability to work well as a team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From €13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Language training provided

Work Location: In person

Highfield Veterinary group Kilcock are looking for a friendly and professional Animal Care Assistant and Client Care team member to join our veterinary clinic. Due to the nature of the work it will be vital the applicant is welcoming and professional. The role is open for weekday part time hours.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting veterinary surgeons and veterinary nurses in their duties
• Clean and maintain animal kennels and treatment areas
• Animal handling, walking and monitoring.
• Provide comfort and reassurance to animals and their owners
• Front of house cover including scheduling appointments, greeting clients and managing calls.

Job Type: Part-time

If interested, please get in touch with

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: €13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

As the first point of contact for clients, the Veterinary Receptionist plays a critical role in delivering excellent customer service and supporting the smooth operation of the veterinary clinic. You will handle front-desk responsibilities, including scheduling appointments, managing phone and email communication, processing payments, and maintaining accurate patient records. A strong love for animals and a compassionate, calm demeanor are essential.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €23,076.02 per year

Expected hours: No less than 25 per week

Language:

• English (preferred)

Location:

• The Manor Shopping Centre, Swords, CO. Dublin (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Jurassic Newpark seeks a qualified and experienced Animal Care Assistant to join our team.

The position will involve hands on care of large and small animals, including some exotics, and will involve interacting with Park guests and facilitating "Animal Encounters" where guests can meet and pet our animals.

Duties:

• Responsible for care, health & well being of all animals
• Responsible for cleanliness of animals and animal enclosures
• Oversee animal interactions with guests
• Keep all animal records up to date
• Ensure animals are fed correctly and timely
• Ensure all animal vaccinations are up to date
• Ensure all animal grooming is up to date (shearing/ farrier, etc)

Person Specification:

This role requires strong communication skills, flexibility and willingness to assist in other areas of the Park, undertaking physically challenging tasks, and some administrative duties. Experience is preferable, and we would prefer the successful candidate to hold a recognised qualification in Animal Science or Animal Health Care.

The successful candidate for this position will be available for an immediate start, be willing to work weekends, have good communication skills, a passion for animal care and the ability to work well as part of a team.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilkenny, Kilkenny, CO. Kilkenny R95 KP63: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

An Animal Care Assistants is required for our Greayabbey Vet Clinic now part of the Village Vets Family.

Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers and colleagues.

We operate to a very high standard of Veterinary Medicine and the practice is fully equipped with excellent surgical, diagnostic, and medical equipment:

Our ideal candidate would be experienced working in small animal practice and be highly motivated, hard-working, and a team player. This is a role is working alongside and supporting our team of vets & nurses looking after the patients in the wards & also before & after surgery. In Village Vets, we strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and the best service to our clients. We are proud to support our staff and encourage any interest in further education.

Duties:

• Assist the veterinary surgeon and veterinary nurse in their day to day duties.
• Assist the nurse & care for patients and inpatients in our care to the standard upheld by Village Vets.
• Undertake general cleaning duties throughout the clinic including equipment, animal quarters to a level acceptable to the Village Vets standards.
• Run routine lab work under the direction of the veterinary nurse.
• Assist with front of house duties & understand procedures involved in maintaining an efficient friendly reception.
• Promote the Pet Health Plans and Pet Insurance to all clients to facilitate the highest level of veterinary care.
• Carry out any ad hoc Veterinary or administrative duties that may arise through the normal course of the day within the clinic or as advised by head nurse/area manager.
• Complete all tasks, duties and procedures efficiently and accurately.
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining an outstanding client experience throughout the whole team.

This role is a full time contract based on 40 hours per week.

We do not have any out of hours service during the week or weekends.

Employee benefits include:

• Health care plan, or a private health insurance contribution
• Length of service holidays
• Gym membership contribution
• Discounts on retail & leisure
• Charity paid leave
• Free pet care plan
• Joining our Street Vets Team
• Bike to work scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Extensive CPD programme & certificate funding

Please apply below with CV.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From €28,080.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership
• Private medical insurance
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• CO. Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have completed an animal care course.
• Have you worked in a Veterinary clinic before?

Experience:

• Animal Care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Animal Care Assistant – On the Road

Marley's Pals

Marley's Pals are looking for a caring and reliable Animal Care Assistant to join our team This role is on the road, visiting dogs in their own homes across Drogheda and the surrounding areas

Requirements:

• QQI Level 5 Animal Care Certificate or higher (essential)
• Own transport and full driving licence (essential)
• Confidence handling dogs of all breeds and sizes
• Capable of working independently and sticking to a set schedule
• Strong communication skills and a genuine love for animals

What We Offer:

• Great package for the right candidate
• Basic training provided at the Marley's Pals hub in Slane
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Varied and rewarding work caring for pets in their home environment

If you're passionate about animal care and want a role that offers independence, variety, and the chance to make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you

Please send your CV and a short note about yourself to

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From €17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Application question(s):

• Do you have a full driving licence and own transport?

Education:

• Advanced/Higher Certificate (required)

Work Location: On the road

Veterinary nurse/Animal care assistant wanted full time to join our vibrant team in a busy 100% companion animal clinic in Tramore, co Waterford.

All mod cons in a growing practice with a friendly client base, lovely patients & a varied caseload.

Position requires a good team player, fluent in written & oral english, reliable , punctual & diligent.

Mon-fri, no weekend or out of hours shifts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €27,000.00-€30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Exciting New Opportunity at Our Kilmainham Clinic

We're thrilled to announce a fantastic new opportunity to join our team at Village Vets Kilmainham We're looking for a Animal care assistant/Front of House Receptionist split role to be the welcoming face of our veterinary practice.

If you're friendly, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent customer care, we'd love to hear from you. You'll play a key role in ensuring our clients and their pets receive a warm and professional experience from the moment they walk through our doors.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a caring and supportive team

Work in a modern, state-of-the-art clinic

Help make a difference in the lives of pets and their people

Apply now and be part of something exciting at Village Vets Kilmainham

Village Vets Mission: Making lives better through excellence in veterinary care while truly caring for the best interests of our patients, customers, and colleagues.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented team player who will be the first point of contact for visitors at the clinic and would also have an interest in learning about animal care with the goal of progressing their career.

Responsibilities

• Greet all visitors and welcome them to the clinic.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Schedule appointments.
• Checking in patients.
• Collecting payments.
• Maintain records as necessary .
• Manage the receptionist area and assist with admin tasks as needed.
• Assist Vet nurses and Vets with patient care when necessary.
• Undertaking additional tasks as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or relevant work experience.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 2 or more years of front of house experience.

In Village Vets, we strive to provide the best standard of care to our patients and the best service to our clients. We are proud to support our staff and encourage any interest in further education. Many of our receptionists have carried out certs in management and reception courses.

If you are interested in hearing more about this position apply below.

With continued growth, we may also have opportunities in other locations which we are happy to discuss at the interview stage.

NB: This job description is developed to help you gain a better understanding of the job role and is by no means exhaustive.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to €28,080.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Gym membership contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Paid Charity day
• Maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
• Bereavement leave
• LOS holidays
• Free pet health plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Will you in the future require a Work permit to work in Ireland?

Experience:

• front of house: 2 years (required)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to €28,080.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Gym membership
• Private medical insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilmainham, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you completed an animal care course?

Education:

• Junior Certificate (preferred)

Experience:

• Front of House: 2 years (required)
• Veterinary reception: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person