NVA·Vernon, British Columbia
Assist with patient care and treatment..
Monitor hospitalized pets and assist with post-surgical animal care..
Maintain inventory and stock supplies..
Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims..
Assist with routine diagnostic tests, including radiographs, bloodwork, and fecal testing..
Maintain and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment..
Clean and disinfect cages, kennels, examination areas, and treatment areas..
Administer medications under veterinarian or veterinary technician supervision..
Feed and bathe animals..
Answer phones and provide customer service..
Assist clients with their pets.
Vernon Veterinary Clinic is seeking a full time Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team.
This individual will be enthusiastic, punctual, responsible, with a strong work ethic, flexible and will possess the initiative to work individually as well as work as a team.
The clinic is fast paced and the ability to multitask is essential.
Job requirements: · 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 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. Job Type: Full time Salary: $19 - $20 based on experience
· Clinic discount · Uniform allowance · RRSP matching · Health benefits Work Location: In person Submit resume and cover letter to angeliki.ioakimidou@nva.com Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Self-starter with strong multitasking and teamwork skills..
Genuine interest in working with animals that may be stressed, ill, or in pain..
One or more years of experience preferred but not required..
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently and meet the physical demands of lifting, carrying, and restraining animals..
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and frequently work in bent or squatting positions..
Ability to work effectively with all levels of hospital team members.
Market context
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