Senior Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant to join their team in Hamilton. Ideal candidates should exhibit client service skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to handle pets safely. The role includes both physical demands and skilled interaction with clients and patients.

Qualifications

• Veterinary medical knowledge preferred but not required.
• Previous veterinary assistant experience preferred but not required.
• Professional and courteous; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient handling and provide excellent client service.
• Maintain adherence to procedures and protocols in a team environment.
• Lift and move pets as required, ensuring their safety.

Skills

Client service

Interpersonal skills

Patient handling techniques

Basic computer skills

Reading and interpreting patient records

Education

High school degree

Tools

Avimark

Job description

Village Cat Clinic is looking for an experienced veterinary assistant to join our growing team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE

· Veterinary medical knowledge is not required, but is preferred

SKILLS

· Client service and interpersonal skills

· Patient handling techniques

· Reading and interpreting patient records and cage cards

· Basic computer skills, Avimark experience is preferred

ABILITIES

· Professional and courteous

· Willingness to learn

· Adherence to procedures and protocols

· Works well in team environment

· Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision

QUALIFICATIONS

· High school degree

· Prior veterinary assistant experience is not required, but preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Required to stand, walk, talk and hear

· Must use hands and reach with hands and arms

· Occasionally required to site, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl

· Must be able to properly restrain pets

· Must be able to control all pets regardless of size or temperament

· Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and over 50 pounds with assistance

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