Veterinary Assistant

NVA Canada; Burlington; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA Canada is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to be the team’s primary support, aiding in patient care, diagnostics, and client interactions. You’ll assist veterinarians and techs across multiple duties, from restraining animals to maintaining sterile equipment and managing daily hospital workflow.

The role emphasizes compassion for animals, the ability to multitask, and teamwork in a busy hospital environment. Candidates should be at least 18 and able to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Self-starter who can multitask and works well in a team.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can cope with stressed or in-pain animals.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience in a related role.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Works well with all levels of hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment under veterinary supervision.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and assist in post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking of medical supplies.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Aid routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal) and read results.
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feed and bathe animals and assist clients as needed.
• Answer phones and provide customer service to clients.

Skills

Multitask

Team player

Animal care

Stress management

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
• . Customer service
• . 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.

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