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Veterinary Assistant

The role involves performing animal restraint, triage, and diagnostic imaging while managing the nursing care of hospitalized patients. Additionally, the assistant is responsible for administering medications, assisting in surgeries, and communicating treatment plans to clients.

  • On-site
  • Saskatchewan
  • Posted Jul 20, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 19, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Job Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To Animal restraint, triage of incoming patients, collection and analysis of lab samples, diagnostic imaging, management and nursing care of medical and hospitalized cases with varying degrees of stability, administration of medications, effective communication of treatment plans with clients, surgical preparation and assistance, and anesthetic management. Must be able to withstand unpleasant odors and noises. May be exposed to bites, scratches, animal waste and potentially contagious diseases. Whether you’re looking to just be a master of your role or trying to grow into that next career move, you’ll have opportunities through a variety of virtual and hands on, interactive training and continuing development. Learn More

What you’ll do

The role involves performing animal restraint, triage, and diagnostic imaging while managing the nursing care of hospitalized patients. Additionally, the assistant is responsible for administering medications, assisting in surgeries, and communicating treatment plans to clients.

Requirements

Candidates must be able to handle medical tasks such as lab analysis and anesthetic management. The position requires the ability to withstand unpleasant odors, noises, and potential exposure to animal bites or contagious diseases.

Other relevant skills

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  • Animal Restraint
  • Triage
  • Laboratory Sample Collection
  • Laboratory Analysis
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Nursing Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Client Communication
  • Surgical Preparation
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Anesthetic Management

Job areas

  • Healthcare
  • Science & Research

Additional details

Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Aug 19, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level