Assist with patient care and treatment.
Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in caring for animals after surgery.
Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
Assist with routine diagnostic tests including taking radiographs.
Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment.
Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
Feed and walk animals.
Perform general housekeeping
The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care. Our Veterinary Assistants work independently as well as with the veterinarians and technicians to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. We are a busy small animal practice focused on treating our patients like they are our own family.
· 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. · Walking or standing for extended periods of 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. Part time and full time work available. Shifts will range from mornings, evenings and Saturdays. Health time benefits and RRSP matching available for full time employees. Staff discount, uniform allowance available for all employees. If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.
Self-starter who can multitask and work as a team player.
Enjoys working with animals and can handle animals when they are stressed, ill, or in pain.
Prefer 1+ years of experience (not required).
Ability to meet physical demands including lifting/carrying/restraining animals (assisted for animals over 40 lbs) and lifting 40 lbs on own.
Ability to walk/stand for extended periods and frequently work in a bent or squatting position.
Works well with all levels of the hospital team
Market context
Veterinary assistant roles in Canada are often driven by clinic volume, seasonal patient flow, and the need for dependable support with animal handling and client care. These jobs can be competitive because employers look for calm, team-oriented candidates who can manage physical tasks and work well with stressed, ill, or painful animals. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page to save research time, and highlight any hands-on animal experience or comfort with lifting and restraining in your application.