veterinarian assistant
Found in: Talent CA 2 C2 - 1 week ago
Newmarket, Canada
dhillon pet professional corporation
Full time
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 yearWork setting
- Veterinary clinicTasks
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
- Provide wound and bandage careAnimal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Physically demandingPersonal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team playerHealth benefits
- Health care planOther benefits
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
