Veterinary Assistant

**Veterinary Assitant - Schomberg Ontario, Canada**

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**Salary: Commensurate with experience**

**Description**:
**We seek a skilled and compassionate Veterinary Assitant to join our team in Ontario, Canada. Our clinic is committed to providing exceptional care to our animal patients and excellent service to their owners. We want to hear from you if you are passionate about animal health and well-being, possess excellent technical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.**

**Responsibilities**:

- Assist veterinarians with medical procedures, examinations, and surgeries**
**- Perform laboratory tests such as bloodwork, urinalysis, and fecal examinations**
**- Administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments as directed by veterinarians**
**- Provide nursing care to hospitalized patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering fluids, and maintaining patient comfort**
**- Educate clients on pet health, wellness, and preventive care**
**- Maintain accurate medical records and ensure all documentation is complete and up-to-date**
**- Assist with inventory management and ordering of supplies**
**- Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinic areas**

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a veterinary assistant preferred**
**- Proficiency in venipuncture, catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, and radiography**
**- Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members**
**- Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment**
**- Compassionate and empathetic towards animals and their owners**
**- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required**

**Benefits**:

- Competitive salary and benefits package**
**- Opportunity for professional development and continuing education**
**- Supportive and collaborative team environment**
**- Discounted veterinary services for employees' pets**

Pay: $23.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Work Location: In person