Veterinary Assistant

NVA Canada; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA Canada in Langley is seeking a compassionate veterinary assistant to support the veterinary team in delivering high-quality pet care. You will assist with patient care and monitor hospitalized animals, helping with routine diagnostics and post-operative care under supervision.

You will maintain inventory, restrain animals during procedures, sterilize instruments, clean treatment areas, and provide friendly client service.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or older.
• Self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle stressed or ill animals.
• Prefer 1+ years of clinical experience, or VOA credential, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (lift up to 40 lbs).
• Walks or stands for extended periods; works in a bent or squatting position.
• Teamwork with hospital staff at all levels.

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
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal)
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas
• Administer medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Self-starter

Animal lover

Experience preferred

Lift 40 lbs

Patient handling

Communication skills

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 clinical experience, or valid VOA credential, 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.