• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Animal hospital
• Veterinary clinic

Level of expertise

• Assistant

Tasks

• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Clip animal nails
• Administrative and office activities
• Schedule and confirm appointments
• Record and relay information
• Provide basic information to clients and the public
• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
• Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
• Professionalism in customer service
• Clerical duties (i.e. faxing, filing, photocopying)
• Operate switchboard or telephone system
• Receive and issue payments
• Handling animals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Veterinary assistant course

Computer and technology knowledge

• Word processing software
• Switchboard 1-25 lines
• Electronic mail
• Electronic medical records

Animal specialization

• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Organized
• Ability to multitask
• Time management

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits