Veterinary Assistant

Animal Clinic of La Porte; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated individual to support veterinarians and technicians in the care of animals. Responsibilities include assisting with exams, handling animals, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should enjoy working with animals and be ready to meet physical demands. Competitive benefits and discounts for staff pets included.

Benefits

Generous discount on services for staff pets

Medical, dental, and wellness benefits for full-time staff

RRSP/DSP matching

Uniform allowance

Qualifications

• Genuinely enjoys working with animals, even when they are stressed or ill.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs and meet physical job demands.
• Availability to work evenings and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during procedures.
• Clean and disinfect areas of the hospital.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Team player

Ability to multitask

Customer service skills

Experience handling animals

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will support veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the care and treatment of animals. Responsibilities include assisting with exams and procedures, handling and restraining animals, preparing equipment, cleaning and sanitizing facilities, feeding and monitoring patients, and providing excellent customer service to pet owners.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Aid in caring for surgerical and hospitalized patients
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Assisting 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
• Customer service, helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• 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 animal experience, 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.
• Must be able to work evenings and Saturdays.

Perks / Benefits

The Perks! Generous discount on services for staff pets, benefits for fulltime staff - medical, dental and wellness, RRSP/DSP matching, and uniform allowance.

Equity and Inclusion

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