Job description
Veterinary Assistant
We are looking for full-time Veterinary Assistants (VA) to join our team. Strengths should reflect competency in patient care, restraint for a variety of procedures and the ability to maintain calm and focus in a variety of situations.
A veterinary assistant diploma is requested; however, experienced applicants will also be considered. Excellent communication skills are required, and bilingualism would be a plus but is not a requirement.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Using Avimark to input client/patient information as they arrive
- Performing financial transactions
- Client communication via phone, email and in person
- Assisting the RVT/veterinarian in a variety of surgical procedures
- Ability to assist the RVT in placing IV catheters, blood draws and other various treatments
- Taking care of in-patient such as (husbandry, feeding, walking etc.)
- Making sure that treatment areas are clean and stocked
Requirements:
- A veterinary assistant diploma, or equivalent experience
- Fluency in English is required. Individuals with bilingual language skills (French and English) are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $18.00-$26.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- veterinary assistant diploma (preferred)
Work Location: In person
