Veterinary Assistant

Port City Emergency Veterinary Hospital • Full-time • Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada • USD $ 18 / hour • 2m ago

About Us:
At Port City Emergency Veterinary Hospital we ensure that the wellbeing of owners and their pets, is always our number one priority. Our team is committed to excellence, teamwork, and making a difference in the lives of pets and their families in our community. We are currently looking for a Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

Position Overview:
A Veterinary Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting our veterinarians and technicians during high-stress, fast-paced situations. You will assist in delivering urgent and life-saving care and handling a variety of cases. The ideal candidate will have experience in an emergency setting, be able to think quickly under pressure, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist veterinarians and technicians with emergency medical procedures and patient care.
Prepare and maintain treatment areas, ensuring they are clean, organized, and fully stocked.
Provide excellent animal husbandry, feed and walk patients, and provide comfort during their stay in the hospital.
Handle emergency patients, including those requiring immediate resuscitation or stabilization.
Aid in performing diagnostic procedures, such as taking radiographs and assisting in blood draws.
Provide support and comfort to pet owners.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in our practice management system.
Assist in emergency surgeries as needed, including prepping surgical areas and providing instrument support.
Ensure compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures.
Greet and assist clients, handle incoming calls and messages, and ensure client records and appointments are organized; these duties are included in the coverage of front-desk.

Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage time effectively in fast-paced environments.
Ability to stay calm and focused during stressful or emergency situations.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
Compassionate, patient, and caring demeanor when interacting with both pets and their owners.
Ability to lift and restrain animals as necessary (up to 50kgs).
Previous experience as a veterinary assistant, ideally in an emergency or critical care setting is an asset.
Certification or formal training as a Veterinary Assistant is a plus but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

Saint John, NB E2J 2S5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

Are you able to lift 50 pounds or 22 kg.?
Are you willing and able to work 12 hour shifts on a rotational basis? Our staff follow a 4/4 rotation alternating between 8pm-8am, 12pm-12am or 8pm-8am.

Experience: