Veterinary Attendant

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
**Work setting**:

- Animal hospital
- Veterinary clinic
**Tasks**:

- Prepare food and feed animals
- Anal glands treatment
- 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
- Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
- Ear cleaning
- Maintain and order supplies
- Flea baths
- Nail clipping
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Teeth cleaning
**Animal specialization**:

- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
**Security and safety**:

- Bondable
**Transportation/travel information**:

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

- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Long term benefits**:

- Other benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Team building opportunities
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week