Veterinary Assistant

Baccalieu Trail Animal Hospital; Bay Roberts; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baccalieu Trail Animal Hospital in Bay Roberts, NL is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to be the team’s primary support across departments, aiding with patient care, treatment, anesthesia support, and post-surgery monitoring.

You will help with inventory, restrain animals, perform routine diagnostic prep, sterilize instruments, and assist clients. Must be 18+, enjoy animals, and work well in a team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Enjoy working with animals and stay calm when they are stressed or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand or bend for extended periods.
• Works well in a hospital team and can multitask efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Prepare for routine diagnostic tests and assist with radiographs and bloodwork.
• Sterilize surgical instruments and clean areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feed and bathe animals; ensure clean cages and kennels.
• Answer phones and help clients with their pets.

Skills

Animal handling

Teamwork

Multitasking

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

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