Veterinary Helper

Work Term: Casual
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 10 to 20 hours per week
- Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
- Experience: Will train
**Work setting**:

- Animal hospital
**Tasks**:

- Bathing/shampooing
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Supervise helpers
- Maintain and order supplies
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
**Animal specialization**:

- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
- Exotic birds
- Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc.
- Laboratory animals (rats, monkeys, etc.)
- Marine fish
- Reptiles
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 9 kg (20 lbs)
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for shift or on-call work?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- What is your current field of study?