Veterinary Assistant

Caledon Mountain Veterinary Hos

tal (CMVH) is a privately o

ed small animal and surgical ref

ral pract
- located in Ca
- on Village,
- , (approximately 20
- utes north of

Brampton)
- e have a grea
- eam who take
- lot of pride in th

work practicing progress
- medicine through a combination of cutting edge technology along w

h gentle an
- espectful handling of our pati

s. We are looking for a

ull-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team who is friendly, loves multi-tasking, is easy-going and loves interacting with clients. Being a team player and being able to work independently are equally important. If you have previous experience in a Veterinary Clinic or have completed a course in Animal Care it will be considered an asset. Being comfortable with animal handling and restraint as well as being familiar with a fear-free approach is necessary for this role. *Job Requirements*
- We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and customer service oriented.
- Previous veterinary clinic experience or completion of an animal care/veterinary assistant program is required
- Excellent communication skills with a strong command of the English language both written and oral.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Have the physical strength and ability to lift up to 50lbs unassisted
- Have the physical strength and ability to stand for an entire shift when needed.
- Have the physical strength and ability to sit, crouch, bend, and kneel when needed *Expected duties for this role may include but are not limited to*
- Greeting and engaging with clients and pets visiting the clinic
- Various cleaning, stocking, and inventory duties throughout the hospital
- Husbandry duties such as feeding and walking patients as well as and cleaning cages
- Assisting in handling animals as instructed by the Veterinarians or Technicians so they may examine, provide treatment, take samples or administer treatments to a patient
- Surgical instrumentation preparation and sterilization
- Assisting with receiving orders by unpacking medical and food supplies
- Assisting at the front desk with regular clerical duties such as POS transactions, booking appointments, and directing client questions to the appropriate team member. *What we offer*
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Progressive private practice, providing excellent patient care
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Comprehensive health benefit plan with no copay
- Vacation, paid sick and personal days
- Annual uniform allowance
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed Application question(s):

- Have you completed an Animal Care or Veterinary Assistant program? Experience:

- Veterinary: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person