Veterinary Assistant

7 days ago


St Catharines, Canada Humane Society of Greater Niagara Full time

Humane Society of Greater Niagara Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

The individual we are looking for will be reliable and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and compassion for animals. Our clinic is fast-paced and offers exciting opportunities to employ your skills, in a supportive environment with a strong team in place to help you reach your potential. We are happy to welcome experienced Veterinary Assistants or new graduates, who are eager to learn and build on their skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- Providing compassionate care for our patients and animals
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic animal anatomy
- Communicating with clients for intake/discharge of clinic bookings
- Providing clear and concise pre-& post-op instructions to clients
- Accurate record-keeping & filing
- Self driven
- Diligent precision in medication dosing
- Performing recovery of surgical patients including but not limited to extubation, post-op temperatures, nail trims, affixing vetwear/cones
- Surgical monitoring (HR, RR, etc.)
- Performing subcutaneous & intra-muscular injections
- Cleaning and sanitizing the veterinary clinic and spay/neuter clinic including exam and treatment rooms, surgery room and cages, cleaning surgical instruments and preparing surgical packs
- Restocking consumables and other supplies and doing laundry as needed.
- Helping the veterinarian or veterinary technicians handle or restrain animals including ones with feral temperament
- Able to handle the physical demands of the role including lifting large dogs
- Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time
- Positive, can do attitude and demeanour
- Able to maintain composure in emotionally distressing situations
- Open to extended hours as required (rare but possible)

**We appreciate your interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.35 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 32 per week

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Work Location: In person



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