Veterinary Assistant

8 hours ago


Vancouver, Canada Hemlock Animal Hospital Full time

**Job brief - Veterinary Assistant**

We are looking for a Veterinary Assistant to care for animals and support the Veterinarian at our animal hospital. You’ll play an important role in bringing comfort to our furry patients, their human parents and ensuring the smooth running of our facility.

You need the ability to care for the animals properly - that’s one of the most important Vet Assistant job requirements. This includes knowledge of routine tasks, like feeding animals, but also readiness to care for injured or scared animals that might occasionally lash out. This includes restraining animals for examinations, vaccinations, treatments and diagnostics, etc. One of the most important Veterinary Assistant responsibilities is to ensure all areas are clean, for animals and humans alike.

If you are organized, quick on your feet and have the stomach to help with medical procedures, x-rays and euthanasia, we’d like to meet you. In turn, we will give you on the job training and coaching to help you in advance in your career direction and growth.

**Responsibilities**
- Feed, groom and weigh animals
- Clean cages and bathe animals
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Restrain animals during examinations or vaccinations
- Assist with medical operations, x-rays and euthanasia
- Soothe upset or frightened animals
- Prepare and administer medication prescribed by Veterinarians
- Observe animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet
- Help in cases of emergencies
- Handle administrative duties such as calling patients in the examination room by priority
- Keep accurate records and logs like drug logs, x-ray logs etc.
- Reassure clients that their pets are being cared for and explain issues (e.g. lack of appointments)
- Advise pet owners on nutrition and healthcare

**Requirements and skills**
- Excellent communication skills
- Patient and caring personality
- Ability to follow instructions properly
- Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, pocket pets etc.)
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (e.g., lift about 50 lbs)
- Availability to work in emergencies
- Min of High school diploma. A certificate from a Veterinary Assistant program is a plus
- Proven experience as a Veterinary Assistant or similar position working with animals is a plus
- Experience in an administrative role is a plus
- Current or former pet ownership is an advantage

**We will provide**
- Competitive pay
- Performance based annual bonus opportunity
- Staff pet benefits
- Scrub allowance
- Extended health and dental care option

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 15-40 per week

**Salary**: $16.50-$18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
- working with animals: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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