NVA·British Columbia, Canada
Assist with patient care and treatment.
Monitor hospitalized pets and aid in caring for animals after surgery.
Maintain inventory and stocking.
Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims.
Assist with routine diagnostic tests (e.g., taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal).
Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments/equipment.
Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas.
Administer medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision.
Feed and bathe animals.
Answer phones.
Provide customer service and help clients with their pets
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.
Overview: . Assist with patient care and treatment . Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery . Maintain inventory and stocking . Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims · Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal) · Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment · Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital · Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision · Feeding/bathing animals · Answering phones · Customer service · Helping clients with their pets
· Must be 18yrs old or older · 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. . Walks or stands for extended periods or 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. 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.
Must be 18 years old or older.
Self-starter able to multitask and work as a team player.
Enjoys working with animals and can handle animals when stressed, ill, or in pain.
Prefer 1+ years of experience (not required).
Ability to meet physical demands including lifting/carrying/restraining animals; able to lift 40 lbs on own (assisted for animals over 40 lbs).
Able to walk/stand for extended periods and work in bent or squatting positions.
Experienced in teamwork and able to work 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.