Veterinary Assistant
- Vernon, BC, Canada
Salary: $19 - $20 based on experience · Full-time
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- Pay
- Salary: $19 - $20 based on experience
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
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 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
- 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.
Salary: $19 - $20 based on experience
Benefits
- Clinic discount
- Uniform allowance
- RRSP matching
- Health benefits
Submit resume and cover letter to angeliki.ioakimidou@nva.com
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Hiring Manager Ioakimidou, Angie
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assist with animal patient care, treatment, and post-surgical monitoring, including restraint, feeding, bathing, and administering medications under veterinary supervision. Support diagnostic testing and surgical preparation, maintain inventory, clean clinical areas, and provide phone and in-person customer service.
Requirements
The role requires a self-starter who can multitask, work well with the hospital team, and handle animals that may be stressed, ill, or in pain; one or more years of experience is preferred but not required. Candidates must be able to meet the physical demands, including lifting up to 40 pounds independently and standing or working in bent or squatting positions for extended periods.
Skills
- Animal Care
- Patient Monitoring
- Animal Restraint
- Diagnostic Testing
- Radiography
- Bloodwork
- Fecal Testing
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Instrument Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Physical Stamina
Benefits
- Clinic Discount
- Uniform Allowance
- RRSP Matching
- Health Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact
Angie Ioakimidou
Hiring contact email
angeliki.ioakimidou@nva.com
Categories
- Healthcare
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Veterinary Services
- Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Care
- Patient Care
- Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Animal Restraint
- Radiographs
- Bloodwork
- Fecal Testing
- Diagnostic Tests
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Instruments
- Sterilization
- Inventory Management
- Cleaning And Disinfection
- Customer Service
- Phone Support
- Feeding Animals
- Bathing Animals
- Teamwork
- Multitasking