Veterinarian Assistant

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
**Work setting**:

- Veterinary clinic
**Tasks**:

- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
- Provide wound and bandage care
**Animal specialization**:

- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Physically demanding
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Team player
**Health benefits**:

- Health care plan
**Other benefits**:

- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week