veterinary assistant

Education: College/CEGEP.

Work setting:

• Veterinary clinic.
• Animal hospital.

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.
• 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.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?.

Employment terms options:

• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.
• Overtime available.

Health benefits:

• Health care plan.