Veterinary Nurse and Breeding Assistant

Desired Skills: veterinary nurse,canine breeding,manager

PE Global are recruiting for Irelands registered & most reputable trusted charities located in Cork city, this position oversees the Dog Care and Welfare and Breeding departments. You will be responsible for supporting the efficient and sustainable day-to-day running and maintenance of the Breeding Programme ensuring our breeding colony is effectively monitored, managed and healthy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of our Breeding Programme including safe transportation of dogs to veterinary clinics, monitoring the health of pregnant stock, supporting volunteers with successful whelpings, monitoring and caring for pups-in-the-nest, ensuring successful puppy socialisation experiences, and regular contact with breeding stock volunteers etc.
• Recruit, train and manage the various volunteer roles within the Breeding Programme.
• Plan and complete dog movements/transportation to ensure production and welfare needs are met.
• Complete data relating to animals and people in an accurate and timely manner, in line with processes.
• Provide accurate feedback to the Dog Care and Breeding Manager regarding puppy health diagnosis and behaviour phenotypes to assist with colony improvements.
• Ensure scheduled health check-ups are carried out with all breeding dogs and puppies.
• Provide practical medical care and advice to breeding stock volunteers, such as during the whelping of litters, vaccinations and associated medical care. 
• Communicate with a range of stakeholders regarding the outcome of decisions in relation to pups and dogs (i.e. puppy raisers, breed stockholders and external breeders).
• Plan and facilitate socialisation placements and monitor outcomes.
• Support puppy temperament assessment activities, as and when required.
• Investigate issues relating to breeding dogs within a reasonable timeframe and take appropriate action under the direction of the Dog Care and Breeding Manager.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders when sourcing or supplying puppies or dogs, or when sharing genetic material and data etc.
• Manage resources effectively to maintain stock supplies and minimise waste.
• Ensure availability to travel nationally and internationally to collect puppies and dogs. 

Essential

• Experience of veterinary nursing and registered with the Veterinary Council of Ireland.
• Certificate in animal welfare, dog handling or equivalent.
• Experience in animal breeding and canine whelping.
• Experience coaching, teaching and supporting others, preferably volunteers.
• Able to demonstrate aptitude for dog handling/management.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work flexibly and independently.
• Excellent verbal, written presentation/IT skills and communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills to communicate effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, call Emma Knight on 083 009 3553 or alternatively send an up-to-date CV to Emma.knight@peglobal.net

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland***