Veterinary Assistant

Job summary

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with examinations and procedures, and safely handle and restrain animals. Maintain clean clinic areas and equipment, feed and monitor animals, and provide customer service to pet owners.

Job details

Plessis Veterinary Hospital is a compassionate and client-focused veterinary clinic dedicated to providing high-quality care for pets and exceptional service to their owners. We pride ourselves on a supportive team environment and a commitment to animal well-being. We are seeking a reliable and caring Veterinary Assistant to support our veterinary team in delivering excellent patient care. This role is ideal for someone who is enthusiastic about animals, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and thrives in a collaborative setting. Key Responsibilities Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures Handle and restrain animals safely and compassionately Clean and maintain surgical areas, kennels, and equipment to ensure hygienic workspace Feed and monitor animals in care Provide excellent customer service to pet owners, including answering questions What We Are Looking For Completion of a Veterinary Assistant Diploma preferred Hands on experience in a veterinary clinic preferred Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to manage animals safely and confidently Willingness to learn and take direction Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends If you are compassionate, dependable, and dedicated to providing superior customer service while making a difference in the lives of pets and their families, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team and help us deliver exceptional care – for the love of animals and the people who love them. Please send your resume and cover letter to gail.richter@nva.com

What you’ll do

Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with examinations and procedures, and safely handle and restrain animals. Maintain clean clinic areas and equipment, feed and monitor animals, and provide customer service to pet owners.

Requirements

A Veterinary Assistant Diploma and hands-on veterinary clinic experience are preferred. Candidates should communicate well, handle animals safely and confidently, be willing to learn and take direction, and be available for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Animal Handling
• Animal Restraint
• Patient Care
• Veterinary Procedure Assistance
• Cleaning and Sanitation
• Animal Feeding and Monitoring
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Following Directions
• Adaptability
• Time Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Customer Service & Support

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