Veterinarian Assistant Jobs in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
veterinarian assistant
Top Benefits
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Veterinary clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals Provide wound and bandage care
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Fast-paced environment Bending, crouching, kneeling Work under pressure
Personal suitability
Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Flexibility Initiative
Benefits
Other benefits
Free parking available
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers
Supports for visible minorities
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
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