Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Bay Roberts; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the veterinary team in daily patient care and hospital operations. The role involves assisting with treatments, monitoring hospitalized pets, and helping with diagnostics under supervision.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with animals, can multitask in a fast-paced clinic, and is comfortable with routine animal restraint and care activities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle them when stressed or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Must be able to meet physical demands: lifting/carrying/restraining animals (up to 40 lbs).
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and work in a hospital team setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking of supplies.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal tests).
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision of Veterinarian/Vet Tech.
• Feed and bathe animals.
• Answer phones and help clients with their pets.

Skills

Self-starter

Multitasking

Teamwork

Animal handling

Client communication

Experience with animals

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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Bay Robert's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada