veterinary assistant

Malton Veterinary Services; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Canada is seeking a full-time Veterinary Assistant to provide care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Responsibilities include handling animals, assisting veterinarians, administering treatments, and performing office duties. Candidates should possess a high school graduation certificate and some experience in a veterinary setting. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail, and work must be completed on site, with no remote options available.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• 7 months to less than 1 year of experience required.
• Valid driver's licence essential.
• Ability to bend, crouch, kneel, sit, stand and walk.

Responsibilities

• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery.
• Prevent and treat lameness by hoof trimming.
• Assist the veterinarian before, during and after surgery.
• Administer treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Counsel clients on animal health care.
• Perform office management and clerical duties.
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy.
• Provide wound and bandage care.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Flexibility

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Job Title

Veterinary Assistant

Company

Malton Veterinary Services

Location

Mississauga, ON L4T 1A6 (On site)

Salary

$37.00 /hour (35 to 40 hours per week)

Employment Type

Permanent, Full time. Shifts – Morning, Day, Weekend, On‑call. Starts as soon as possible.

Job Summary

Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery; prevent and treat lameness by hoof trimming; assist the veterinarian before, during and after surgery; administer treatments as prescribed; counsel clients on animal health care; perform office management and clerical duties; provide nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, wound and bandage care. Specialization: small animals and animal training.

Responsibilities

• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery.
• Prevent and treat lameness by hoof trimming.
• Assist the veterinarian before, during and after surgery.
• Administer treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Counsel clients on animal health care.
• Perform office management and clerical duties as needed.
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals.
• Provide wound and bandage care.

Qualifications

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year.

Valid driver’s licence.

Personal suitability: Attention to detail, fast‑paced environment, ability to bend, crouch, kneel, sit, stand and walk; accurate, efficient interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication; flexibility.

Benefits

• Parking available.

Employment Groups & Diversity

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self‑identifying as a member of the following groups: persons with disabilities, newcomers, refugees, youths, veterans, Indigenous people, mature workers, visible minorities. Membership is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Who can apply

• Canadian citizen
• Permanent resident of Canada
• Temporary resident with a valid work permit

Other Information

Work setting: Veterinary clinic. Work must be completed on site; no remote work.