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
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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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:
Benefits
Wage varies on expierience.
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
Benefits
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
- Pet and veterinary discounts
Wage varies on expierience.
More about this job
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
Visa sponsorship
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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