About AniCura:

AniCura is a family of well-known animal hospitals and clinics specializing in veterinary care for companion animals. AniCura provides modern, high-quality veterinary care for pets at over 500 practices in 17 European countries and creates peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety. AniCura has a turnover of around $1B with the aspiration to expand business through a combination of organic growth and new hospital acquisitions. Every year, AniCura’s 12,000 passionate professionals attend to three million companion animal patients. Since 2018, AniCura has been a part of Mars Veterinary Health, a family-owned company focused on veterinary care.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Assistant to support part of the leadership team in Amsterdam. In this role, you’ll become a trusted partner, keeping the details in order so leaders can focus on big-picture strategy and decision-making.

Every day will be different: at one moment you’ll be coordinating international travel, complex calendar management,and organizing high-level meetings. You’ll be part of a collaborative EA team, sharing best practices and contributing to our mission and principles.

If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment, enjoys bringing structure and efficiency, and takes pride in being one step ahead, this is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a purpose-driven organization.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Manage complex calendars.
• Prioritize and respond to emails, calls, and correspondence.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, board sessions, offsites, and events.
• Arrange international and domestic travel, itineraries, and last-minute changes.
• Support budget tracking, expense reporting, and vendor coordination.
• Act as the primary point of contact for executives with stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships.
• Support onboarding and coordination for new team members.
• Organize agendas, take minutes, and track follow-up actions.
• Maintain filing systems and manage confidential records.

Summary:

• Job Title: Executive Assistant

• Department: People and Organization

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Languages: Proficiency in English and any other European language is a plus

• Contract: Full Time (40 hours)

You are expected to have:

• 5+ years’ experience supporting executives, preferably in an international setting.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in another European language is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Office and productivity tool skills.
• Independent, proactive, team player, flexible and resourceful mindset and able to thrive in a fast-paced (global) environment.
• Customer service-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Proven discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Previous experience in veterinary healthcare is an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a pet-friendly office.

Our offer:

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to shape the future of veterinary care, together.

• An industry competitive salary and benefits package

• A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development

• Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence

• Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment

• Learning and development opportunities

• The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices.

• We are always open for a conversation to discuss your individual needs.

If this sounds like you

Please contact Lekya Kanamarlapudi, Group Corporate Recruiter, who is happy to tell you more about this opportunity and the recruitment process. Or apply by submitting your resume through clicking the apply button below.

AniCura is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position, please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitment guidelines.