Veterinary Assistant

NVA Canada; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services company is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team in Hamilton, Ontario. This entry-level full-time position involves a variety of tasks such as animal handling, supporting veterinarians, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with client interactions. The role offers competitive benefits, including health and dental insurance, and a chance to grow within a caring community.

Benefits

Full health, dental, and life insurance benefits

Wellness spending account

Uniform allowance

Discounts on pet care and pet food

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the animal care industry is preferred.
• Ability to lift heavy items, including pet food and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Support RVTs, client service representatives, and veterinarians.
• Maintain cleanliness of the clinic and kennels.
• Assist with radiographs and pre/post-operative care.

Skills

Animal handling

Record keeping

Client interaction

Laboratory procedures

Job description

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We are looking to add a Veterinary Assistant to our growing team.

We pride ourselves in serving our community with heart and compassion.

The ideal candidate has previous experience in the animal care industry.

The veterinary assistant plays an integral role in supporting our RVTs, client service representatives and veterinarians to ensure the highest standard of care to our clients and their furry family members.

Job description includes and is not limited to: animal handling, record keeping, client interaction, assisting with laboratory procedures, radiographs, pre and post operative care. Disinfection and cleanliness of the clinic and kennels, maintaining and stocking inventory. The ability to lift heavy items including cases of pet food and supplies. The position requires support to the front office with client interactions, answering the phone and payment processing.

We offer full health, dental, life insurance benefits, a wellness spending account, uniform allowance and discounts on pet care and pet food.

We are open Monday to Saturday with rotating shifts.

Approximately 36-40 hours/week.

We look forward to hearing what you have to offer our dynamic team!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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