Veterinary Assistant

NVA Canada; Vernon; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinic discount

Uniform allowance

RRSP matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Vernon Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This role involves assisting with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, and supporting the veterinary team in a fast-paced clinic in Vernon, BC.

Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, punctual, responsible, and capable of multitasking. Experience is preferred but not required, with a competitive wage based on experience and a strong emphasis on team collaboration and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and can handle them when stressed or in pain.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and treatment.
• Monitor hospitalized pets and assist post-surgery care.
• Maintain inventory and stocking.
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
• Assist with routine diagnostic tests (radiographs, bloodwork, fecal checks).
• Sterilize and maintain surgical instruments/equipment.
• Clean/disinfect cages, kennels, and treatment areas.
• Administer medications under supervision.
• Feed and bathe animals.
• Answer phones and provide customer service.
• Help clients with their pets.

Skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Animal handling

Physical stamina

Job description

Vernon Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

This individual will be enthusiastic, punctual, responsible, with a strong work ethic, flexible and will possess the initiative to work individually as well as work well as a team. The clinic is fast paced and the ability to multitask is essential.

Job Requirements

• 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 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 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.

Job Type: Full time

Salary: $19 - $20 based on experience

Benefits

• Clinic discount
• Uniform allowance
• RRSP matching
• Health benefits

Work Location: In person