Veterinary Assistant, Avian and Exotics Vca Canada

6 months ago

Newmarket, Canada VCA Animal Hospitals Full time

VCA Canada 404 Veterinary Emergency and Referral Hospital is looking to add a full-time Veterinary Assistant position in our Zoological Companion Animal department. This department is open 6 days-a-week, and services many different species of pets, including birds, snakes, rabbits, ferrets, and many more This position involves patient care, client communication, some animal husbandry duties, and assisting the DVMs and RVTs in their daily roles. Some experience in a veterinary setting and/or handling these types of animals would be an asset.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

- Provides compassionate care to all clients and patients
- Administers treatments as directed under the supervision of an RVT and/or DVM
- Cares for patients which includes feeding, cleaning kennels and/or patients, cleaning food dishes, and any other species-specific tasks
- Promptly informs the attending RVT or DVM of any change in status of the patient
- Demonstrates proper patient handling techniques when assisting RVTs and DVMs and is able to restrain fractious or potentially fractious patients
- Handles patients that are ill, stressed or in pain that may require critical care and sensitive handling
- Maintains the hospital work areas by keeping them organized, having floors swept and mopped routinely, and kennels cleaned daily or when soiled (even if occupied)
- Monitors and records patient urination, bowel movements and food intake throughout the day
- Assists in preparation for emergency procedures/surgery, assists in monitoring patients during procedures and on recovery, and moving patients
- Assists DVMs and RVTs in collection of blood/urine samples, radiographs and FAST scan ultrasounds
- Assists RVTs with daily tasks and patient care as directed (e.g. wound/incision care, running in-house bloodwork, changing IV bandages, obtaining vitals on patients as directed by RVT)
- Provides emotional and physical support for patients recovering from anesthesia
- Prepares appointment rooms for examinations (e.g. ensuring rooms are stocked and clean) as required
- Performs general hospital maintenance, laundry, and ordering/stocking inventory, as required
- Maintains cleanliness of hospital facility, inside and outside
- Facilitates visits between patients and clients and answers basic questions
- Ensures requests of families of deceased patients are followed for cremation and memorial keepsakes
- Any additional tasks or duties as directed by a department Supervisor or Leadership team

**What VCA Canada Offers**

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in**:_We have the right fit for you_**
- RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program - saving for your future just got easier
- A caring culture of **_Wellness and Appreciation_**
- Competitive wages and benefits
- Annual uniform allowance
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps

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