Vet Assistant

Merritt Animal Hospital is growing

We are looking for a Part-Time Veterinary Assistant to join our team

We are passionate about the work we provide and deliver high quality service to our clients and patients. If you are looking for a work environment that has your home town family feeling, then we are for you

We are proud to say that we have serve the community of Chatham
- Kent. We are a busy and growing practice in a well-equipped facility that includes up to date laboratory and surgical equipment, ultrasound, digital and dental x-ray, and 3 exam rooms.

We are seeking a caring, compassionate and competent VA to add to our team that loves animals and can help strengthen the human-animal veterinary bond through exceptional care.
Our Assistants play a vital role in our clinic and are mainly responsible for:

- Supporting the DVMs by starting and help run appointments, assisting during the appointment and finishing up the appointment until it’s time to escort your patient and client to the door.
- Assisting the Reception team by answer phones or billing out clients.
- Assist within the hospital by helping restrain patients, maintaining hospital cleanliness, run some lab work, assist with diagnostics,, assist our Technicians to keep a smooth flow running, and help assist with patient care.

This role allows our vet assistants to level up their skills, providing them with a unique opportunity to be more involved with each patient’s care
- At least 1 year of Veterinary Clinical experience
- Experience with AviMark is not preferred but is an asset
- Customer service experience (preferred)
- Have the ability to lift 50lbs
- Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Team player attitude

Our Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm, Saturdays 9am-1pm and closed on Sundays. The availability to fit into a rotating Saturday shift is required.

We offer competitive wages, uniform allowance and a generous pet discount.

About Us
Merritt Animal Hospital is part of the VetStrategy group of clinics. VetStrategy is a 100%
Canadian operated group of veterinary clinics with locations throughout Canada. We believe that veterinary clinics are an integral part of the community they serve and as such we put a large focus on community-based activities and initiatives. Every clinic we partner with is unique and serves a very diverse client base.

WHAT WE OFFER
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- Continuing education allowance
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunity to advance in your career
- Commitment to the community and to helping pets in need through the Oscar

Fund activities
- Competitive medical and pet supply discounts

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $17.85 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chatham-Kent, ON N7M 3G2: 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