Veterinary Assistant/receptionist

**Veterinary Assistant**

**Dundas Veterinary Services**

**Winchester, Ontario**

Dundas Veterinary Services is currently looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our dynamic team of veterinary professionals We are a busy mixed animal practice with 4 Small Animal Veterinarians and 8 Large Animal Veterinarians. We care for animals of all sizes including dogs, cats, cows, horses, goats, chickens, pocket pets, and exotics.

**Responsibilities**:

- Working alongside our veterinarians and technicians to care for patients
- Maintaining the cleanliness of the hospital
- Communication with clients
- Invoicing clients, answering phones, booking appointments
- Feeding, cleaning and walking hospitalized patients
- Sterilizing and preparing surgical equipment as well as cleaning/maintaining large animal equipment
- Administrative duties
- Other duties, as required

**Job Requirements**:

- Be comfortable handling animals
- Have knowledge of and the ability to learn basic veterinary terminology
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be comfortable working under pressure, while keeping calm
- Be proactive and take initiatives to work effectively without supervision
- Be a team player
- Be able to prioritize your workload

**Why join the Dundas Vet Team?**

Dundas Veterinary Services is a large, fast paced eleven doctor practice located in Winchester, Ontario. By joining the Dundas Vet team, you will be offered competitive wages, health benefits, staff discounts, annual uniform allowance, and most importantly a positive, exciting, and fun place to grow in the veterinary field

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

**Salary**: From $17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Winchester, ON K0C 2K0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person