Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Burlington; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Burlington, Canada is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the care team and provide excellent client and patient care. You will assist with patient care and treatment, monitor hospitalized pets, and maintain inventory and workflow in a busy veterinary hospital.

The role requires compassion for animals, the ability to multitask, and strong teamwork. Lifting up to 40 lbs may be required, and experience is preferred but not mandatory for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience.
• Ability to meet physical demands: lift up to 40 lbs.
• Able to work with stressed or ill/painful animals.
• Must be a self-starter and a team player.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Animal handling

Job description

Job Type: Support Staff

Description & Requirements

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
• 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.