Animal Care Assistant – Large Animal Focus

Southview Veterinary Hospital, Tipperary

Full-time or Part-time, Permanent | €14.50 per hour

Start date: January 2026

Work With Livestock. Support Farmers. Be Part of the Action.

Do you come from a farming background or have a real interest in working with large animals? At Southview Veterinary Hospital, our large animal work is a huge part of what we do - supporting local farmers and their livestock every single day. We’re now looking for a Large Animal–focused Animal Care Assistant to join our team and play a hands-on role in farm animal care across Tipperary and surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, working outdoors, and being part of essential veterinary care within the agricultural community.

Flexible Hours, Real Work-Life Balance

This is a permanent position with both full-time and part-time options:

* Full-time: 40 hours per week across 5 days

* Part-time: Monday, Tuesday and Fridays 8:30am-5:30pm plus 1 in 3 Saturdays 9am-4pm

* Shifts: Generally 8:30am-5:30pm

* Saturdays: 1 in 3 (9am-4pm)

* No Sundays or Bank Holidays

The Role: Where Farm Work Meets Veterinary Care

This role is primarily focused on large animal (farm) work, and you’ll be a key support to our vets both in the large animal office and out on farm calls.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

*Assisting veterinary surgeons on farm visits, including TB testing

*Supporting large animal administrative work and client communication

*Preparing equipment and vehicles for farm calls

*Handling, caring for, and assisting with restraint of livestock

*Maintaining cleanliness and biosecurity standards

*Helping ensure smooth coordination between clients, farms, and vets

While there may be some crossover with small animal or reception duties, this role is firmly large animal biased and ideal for someone looking to build long-term experience in farm veterinary work.

About Southview Veterinary Hospital

Established in 2003, Southview Veterinary Hospital provides trusted care to both farm and companion animals across Tipperary. Our practice continues to evolve, combining modern veterinary facilities with a strong commitment to the rural community we serve.

Our growing team includes 4 (soon to be 6) Veterinary Surgeons, 4 Veterinary Nurses and 7 dedicated support staff. We take pride in our collaborative culture and continuous professional development. While we offer advanced services such as cardiology, physiotherapy, reproduction, and hydrotherapy, our large animal and farm work remains at the heart of our practice.

Located close to Cork, Limerick, and Waterford, with the River Suir and Blueway cycle track nearby, we offer the best of rural living with city access.

Applicant Requirements

This role would suit someone who is:

*Practical, reliable, and comfortable working with farm animals

*Calm and confident in busy, hands-on environments

*Friendly and professional with farmers and clients

*A strong team player with a good work ethic

Essential:

*QQI (or equivalent) qualification in Animal Care

Highly Beneficial:

*Farming background or previous large animal experience

*Familiartity with livestock handling and on-farm work

Training will be provided for TB testing assistance, large animal medication handling, and veterianry procedures, but any prior exposure to farm work is a bug advantage.

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

Ready to Build Your Career in Farm Animal Care?

If you’re looking for a role that keeps you connected to the land, supports local farmers, and gives you real, hands-on experience in large animal veterinary work - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and join Southview Veterinary Hospital - where farm animal care truly matters.

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€14.50 per hour

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