Veterinary Attendant

2 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia SPCA Full time

or equivalent experience

**Work Setting**:

- Animal hospital
- Veterinary clinic

**Tasks**:

- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Maintain and order supplies
- Nail clipping
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Sanitize and wash dishes and other items by hand
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Perform receptionist duties
- Perform administrative tasks
- Manage routine office functions including reception, telephone and booking appointments
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
- Answer clients' inquiries and provide information
- Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
- Process money, cheques and credit/debit card payments
- Provide customer service
- Perform reception and clerical duties

**Certificates, Licences, Memberships, and Courses**:

- Veterinary assistant course

**Policy and program experience**:

- Disease control

**Area of Work Experience**:

- Cleaning

**Animal Specializations**:

- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

**Transportation/Travel Information**:

- Valid driver's licence

**Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods

**Weight Handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

**Personal Suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Adaptability
- Hardworking

**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits

**Long term benefits**:

- Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)

**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Variable or compressed work week

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