veterinary assistant

Michael Tipple Investments Limited • Full-time • Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada • USD $ 17 - USD $ 29 / hour • 1w ago

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset
Work setting
Veterinary clinic
Tasks
Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Prevent and treat lameness by hoof trimming
Produce diagnostic radiographs
Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
Identify livestock
Counsel clients on animal health care
May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
Provide wound and bandage care
Area of specialization
Animal dentistry
Small animals
Large animals
Emergency care
Security and safety
Bondable
Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Ability to distinguish between colours
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Physically demanding
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Versatility
Screening questions
Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available for the advertised start date?
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?
What is your current field of study?
What is your current level of study?
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus