Veterinary Assistant

NVA Canada


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Corner Brook, NL
Contract type: Full time
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.

Job Description 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
  • Answering phones
  • Customer service
  • Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals.
  • 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.
  • Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.

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.

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