veterinarian assistant

Lasalle Animal Clinic


Date: 23 hours ago
City: Sudbury, Ontario
Salary: CA$21 per hour
Contract type: Full time
  • Work Term: Permanent
  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • Experience: Experience an asset

  • Work setting

  • Animal hospital

  • Tasks

  • Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
  • Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
  • Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
  • Counsel clients on animal health care
  • May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
  • Prepare food and feed animals
  • Clip animal nails
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Clean animal ears
  • Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
  • Bathe and shampoo animals
  • Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals

  • Type of pets groomed

  • Cats
  • All breeds of dogs

  • Animal specialization

  • Reptiles
  • Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc.
  • Exotic birds
  • Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

  • Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

  • Weight handling

  • Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

  • Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Versatility
  • Dependability

  • Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

  • Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits
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