Top Benefits
About the role
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. Our Veterinary Assistants work independently as well as with the veterinarians and technicians to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. We are a busy small animal practice focused on treating our patients like they are our own family.
Job Description Overview
Assist with patient care and treatment
Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims Aiding with routine diagnostic tests including taking radiographs Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital Feeding and walking animals General housekeeping
Qualifications
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. Walking or standing for extended periods of 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.
Part time and full time work available.
Shifts will range from mornings, evenings and Saturdays.
Health time benefits and RRSP matching available for full time employees. Staff discount, uniform allowance available for all employees.
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Veterinary Assistant jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About Abbotsford Animal Hospital
NVA Canada is a rapidly growing community of Canadian veterinary hospitals and passionate professionals dedicated to serving the local needs of pets and their owners. For the love of animals and the people who love them.
Globally, the NVA community tops 1500 veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Over 35,000 veterinary professionals work to improve the well-being of patients by providing progressive and compassionate veterinary care. In Canada, we have over 140 practices in every province, coast-to-coast.
Since the first hospital joined NVA in 1997, founding veterinarian Dr. Stanley Creighton has emphasized support for the local medical standards established by individual doctors and practices. He has always believed that when veterinarians craft strategies specific to their own hospitals and communities, high quality patient care and client services follow.
This vision for local empowerment and servant leadership continues at NVA Canada today. We are partners in possibility, making new professional tools and resources available to hospitals, supporting with recruiting, administration and management, and caring for caregivers so the Canadian community can continue to grow and thrive.
Get to know NVA Canada: https://www.nvacanada.ca/about-us/#dearflip-df_6958/1/
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Top Benefits
About the role
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. Our Veterinary Assistants work independently as well as with the veterinarians and technicians to ensure the highest quality of care is provided. We are a busy small animal practice focused on treating our patients like they are our own family.
Job Description Overview
Assist with patient care and treatment
Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims Aiding with routine diagnostic tests including taking radiographs Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital Feeding and walking animals General housekeeping
Qualifications
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. Walking or standing for extended periods of 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.
Part time and full time work available.
Shifts will range from mornings, evenings and Saturdays.
Health time benefits and RRSP matching available for full time employees. Staff discount, uniform allowance available for all employees.
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Veterinary Assistant jobs in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
About Abbotsford Animal Hospital
NVA Canada is a rapidly growing community of Canadian veterinary hospitals and passionate professionals dedicated to serving the local needs of pets and their owners. For the love of animals and the people who love them.
Globally, the NVA community tops 1500 veterinary hospitals and pet resorts in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Over 35,000 veterinary professionals work to improve the well-being of patients by providing progressive and compassionate veterinary care. In Canada, we have over 140 practices in every province, coast-to-coast.
Since the first hospital joined NVA in 1997, founding veterinarian Dr. Stanley Creighton has emphasized support for the local medical standards established by individual doctors and practices. He has always believed that when veterinarians craft strategies specific to their own hospitals and communities, high quality patient care and client services follow.
This vision for local empowerment and servant leadership continues at NVA Canada today. We are partners in possibility, making new professional tools and resources available to hospitals, supporting with recruiting, administration and management, and caring for caregivers so the Canadian community can continue to grow and thrive.
Get to know NVA Canada: https://www.nvacanada.ca/about-us/#dearflip-df_6958/1/