Veterinary Medical Assistant

6 months ago


Edmonton, Canada Edmonton Humane Society Full time

**Veterinary Medical Assistant**:
**Casual**:
**About Us**:
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) has been an animal welfare leader in the Edmonton community since 1907. We strive to be a model of excellence in the advancement of animal welfare and to lead the movement in creating a more humane world. EHS is a safe haven for thousands of homeless animals each year, providing veterinary treatment, behavioral rehabilitation, care, enrichment, and rehoming. Beyond animal sheltering, we engage with the community through various programs and services to support happy, lifelong bonds between people and pets.

**The Role**:
The Veterinary Medical Assistant cares for the animals in the shelter through performing daily rounds, maintaining cleanliness in all medical areas, assisting in surgery by restraining, doing laundry, cleaning instruments, assisting with daily treatments, and assisting with incoming exams to ensure that a high level of care and humane treatment is provided to all animals.

**Key Roles & Responsibilities**:
This position is responsible for a variety of functions as follows:

- Assist RVT with treatments(performing weight checks and deworming) and assist with the medication rounds.
- Daily rounds walk-through, entering care requests as needed.
- Assist with incoming exams and movement of animals to their kennel.
- Clean/tidy and restock all medical areas.
- Assist with restraint during premed and induction, and move animals between housing units.
- Assist RVTs with foster appointments.

**Education & Requirements**:

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A Veterinary Medical Assistant Certificate is preferred
- Experience with animals in medical practices and procedures
- Experience working with computer software

**Skills & Abilities**:
**Compensation & Hours**:
**Compensation**:EHS offers a competitive not-for-profit compensation package which includes a comprehensive benefits package, and a strong work-life balance.

**Hours**: 40 hours a week ); however, is expected to work hours as required to fulfill department responsibilities. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

**How to Apply**:


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