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.
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/Vet Tech supervision
Feeding/lightly grooming animals
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.
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.
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 Burlington, ON
About NVA
A leading global veterinary organization, NVA General Practice consists of 1,400 premier general practice veterinary hospitals. Sharing a love of animals and the people who love them, NVA is committed to delivering exceptional care to more patients and elevate the veterinary profession like we have done for more than 25 years.
Our hospitals and veterinary teams are our priority. Caring for animals is a tremendous responsibility that we take seriously. The patients and families we serve depend on us, and our hospitals are critical to the communities and neighborhoods they serve.
Our hospital teams focus on delivering exceptional care, and our Support Center provides our hospitals with expert support in critical business functions like human resources, accounting, supplier management, IT, and legal while providing leading innovation in client experience, marketing, and technology. Due to our Hospital and Support Center partnership, our hospital teams are able to spend more time doing what they love and realizing their hospital’s full potential.
Learn more at https://www.nva.com/
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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.
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/Vet Tech supervision
Feeding/lightly grooming animals
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.
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.
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 Burlington, ON
About NVA
A leading global veterinary organization, NVA General Practice consists of 1,400 premier general practice veterinary hospitals. Sharing a love of animals and the people who love them, NVA is committed to delivering exceptional care to more patients and elevate the veterinary profession like we have done for more than 25 years.
Our hospitals and veterinary teams are our priority. Caring for animals is a tremendous responsibility that we take seriously. The patients and families we serve depend on us, and our hospitals are critical to the communities and neighborhoods they serve.
Our hospital teams focus on delivering exceptional care, and our Support Center provides our hospitals with expert support in critical business functions like human resources, accounting, supplier management, IT, and legal while providing leading innovation in client experience, marketing, and technology. Due to our Hospital and Support Center partnership, our hospital teams are able to spend more time doing what they love and realizing their hospital’s full potential.
Learn more at https://www.nva.com/