Veterinary Assistant

NVA Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NVA Canada in Ottawa is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant who will be the frontline support for our team. The role involves assisting with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, and aiding veterinarians and technicians to deliver high-quality care.

You will restrain animals during procedures, help with diagnostics such as radiographs, and maintain sterile surgical instruments. The position also covers cleaning, feeding, walking animals, and general hospital upkeep, requiring a

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and people.
• Experience with basic animal handling and safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in post-surgery care.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests including taking radiographs.
• Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital.
• Feeding and walking animals.
• General housekeeping.

Skills

Self-starter

Multitask

Team player

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. Our Veterinary Assistants work independently as well as with the veterinarians and technicians to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. We are a busy small animal practice focused on treating our patients like they are our own family.

Job Description Overview:

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests including taking radiographs
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Feeding and walking animals
• General housekeeping

Qualifications:

• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working