Veterinary Assistant

Job brief:

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients and ensuring the smooth running of our facility.

** The shift is 12-9pm preference given to those with open schedule/ availability

Veterinary Assistant skills

Do you love animals? Then you’re halfway there. You also need the ability to care for them properly – that’s one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding or bathing animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals that might occasionally lash out.

If you’re also organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical operations and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Feed, groom and weigh animals
• Clean cages and bathe animals
• Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
• Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
• Soothe upset or frightened animals
• Administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food)
• Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
• Help in cases of emergencies
• Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments or calling patients in the examination room by priority
• Keep accurate records and logs
• Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for
• Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare

Requirements

• Prefer experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals (will train the right candidate)
• Experience in an administrative role is a plus
• Current or former pet ownership is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and caring personality
• Ability to follow instructions properly
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g. lift up to 40 lbs) on your feet for long periods of time, able to focus in fast paced environment
• Availability to occasionally work in emergency situations
• High school diploma; a certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person