Almonte Veterinary Services is looking to add a full-time Veterinary Assistant to our team. We are a privately owned practice and located just 15 minutes west of Kanata. We operate as a mixed animal practice & provide endless opportunities for you to use your skills to the fullest. The ideal candidate would fill the vet assistant role & help in reception as needed – new grads welcome, experience an asset but not required!
We are looking for someone who is passionate about what they do, great at multitasking, & has strong communication skills. You will be provided the opportunity to work with many different species (mainly dogs & cats with a small mixture of cows, chickens, goats, pigs, etc.).
Hours would average 40 hours a week; working Tuesday to Friday and half days on Saturdays (8:30am-1:30pm).
Daily tasks would include but are not limited to:
- Helping veterinarians & technicians with appointments (restraints, drawing up vaccines, cleaning exam rooms between appointment, etc.)
- Help with preparation of surgery animals & surgery suite
- Cleaning, wrapping & autoclaving surgical packs
- Feeding in clinic cats & dogs, cleaning kennel areas as needed
- Stocking treatment areas & exam rooms
- Overall cleanliness of the clinic
Some things we have to offer include:
- Competitive wages
- Health & dental benefits
- Uniform allowance
- Generous staff pet discounts
- Weekly lunches paid for on Wednesdays (Who doesn’t love free food?)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
