Veterinary Assistant

National Veterinary Associates; Burlington; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates in Canada is seeking a veterinary assistant to support the hospital team with patient care, monitoring of hospitalized pets, and handling tasks from inventory to client interactions. The role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians, restraining animals, and maintaining a clean, organized clinical environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, compassion for animals in stress or pain, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical setting.

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 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: lifting, carrying and restraining animals (up to 40 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in care after surgery.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal).
• Sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feeding/bathing animals.
• Answer phones.
• Help clients with their pets.
• Work in a role requiring standing or bending for extended periods.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Self-starter

Animal handling

Patient care

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
• 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.

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.

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.

At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality.

NVA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.