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veterinary assistant

Vancouver, BC
CA$45,760/yearly
Permanent employment Full time

Top Benefits

Vision care benefits
As per collective agreement
Free parking available

About the role

Education: No degree, certificate or diploma. Work setting: Veterinary clinic. Animal hospital. Tasks: Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests. Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Produce diagnostic radiographs. 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. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Health benefits: Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Other benefits: Free parking available. On-site amenities. On-site daycare available. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Parking available.

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