Veterinary Assistant

Ottawa Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital Ottawa • Full-time • Ottawa, Ontario, Canada • USD $ 18 - USD $ 26 / hour • 3w ago

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

We are looking for full-time Veterinary Assistants (VA) to join our team. Strengths should reflect competency in patient care, restraint for a variety of procedures and the ability to maintain calm and focus in a variety of situations.

A veterinary assistant diploma is requested; however, experienced applicants will also be considered. Excellent communication skills are required, and bilingualism would be a plus but is not a requirement.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Using Avimark to input client/patient information as they arrive
Performing financial transactions
Client communication via phone, email and in person
Assisting the RVT/veterinarian in a variety of surgical procedures
Ability to assist the RVT in placing IV catheters, blood draws and other various treatments
Taking care of in-patient such as (husbandry, feeding, walking etc.)
Making sure that treatment areas are clean and stocked

Requirements:

A veterinary assistant diploma, or equivalent experience
Fluency in English is required. Individuals with bilingual language skills (French and English) are encouraged to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Additional pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Store discount
Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

10 hour shift
12 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Night shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed

Experience:

Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

veterinary assistant diploma (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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