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Veterinary Assistant Maternity Leave

  • Kelowna, BC, Canada

$18.25 to $22 CAD / hour · Full-time

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$18.25 to $22 CAD / hour
Job type
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Original job description

Full-Time Maternity Coverage for Veterinary Assistant

Pawsitive Veterinary Care is looking for an energetic worker with a passion for animals to assist in day-to-day practice flow.

Maternity coverage starting immediately, contract ending August-December 2027.

Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday/Tuesday/Friday, and 9am to 6pm on Wednesday/Thursday.

Benefits after 3 month probationary period; 2 weeks paid vacation, sick days, learning opportunities, scrub allowance.

Details

The ideal candidate has animal experience, interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, computer skills, and customer service. The role includes the following duties:


  • animal restraint and husbandry
  • assisting veterinarians, technicians, and clients
  • cleaning and sterilization procedures
  • laboratory sample handling
  • anesthesia and surgical assistance
  • customer service: phone calls, client education




Must be confident in animal handling for both cats and dogs.

Benefits

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Pet and veterinary discounts




We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Wage varies on expierience.
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Responsibilities

The role involves assisting veterinarians and technicians with animal restraint, husbandry, and surgical procedures. Additionally, the assistant handles laboratory samples, sterilization, and client communications including phone calls and education.

Requirements

Candidates must be confident in handling both cats and dogs and possess strong interpersonal and computer skills. Previous animal experience and a strong work ethic are required for this contract position.

Skills

  • Animal restraint
  • Animal husbandry
  • Sterilization procedures
  • Laboratory sample handling
  • Anesthesia assistance
  • Surgical assistance
  • Customer service
  • Client education
  • Computer skills
  • Interpersonal skills

Benefits

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness program
  • Pet and veterinary discounts
  • Paid vacation
  • Sick days
  • Learning opportunities
  • Scrub allowance

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Categories

  • Healthcare
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Science & Research

Keywords

  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Animal Handling
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Anesthesia
  • Laboratory Samples
  • Sterilization
  • Client Education
  • Veterinary Care
  • Animal Restraint

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