Our successful and growing animal hospital needs an experienced Veterinary Assistant/Front Desk Clerk to join our animal-loving staff. We run a medium-paced clinic that sees patients during regular daytime hours. This position would be ideal for someone re-entering the workforce. At this time we are looking for someone who is available Mondays 2 PM to 8 PM, Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays 4 PM to 8 PM. The candidate must be available to fill in when needed. We’re looking for someone who is familiar with dogs and cats. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with animals and with communicating with our patients’ owners. Preference will be given to those who have worked with animals.
Veterinary Assistant & Front Desk Clerk Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Provide assistance to our Veterinary Technicians and Veterinarians
- Greet patients and their owners as they arrive and show them to an examining room
- Take pets’ weight and other vital signs upon arrival
- Provide patient restraint during procedures and examinations
- Feed and care for inpatients
- Provide assistance during radiology procedures
- Provide assistance during nail trim, anal gland cleaning and blood test
- Clean and maintain the surgical room in preparation for procedures and after procedures
- Clean and maintain clinic and reception area
- Prepare instruments and medications as directed by veterinary personnel
- Calm and soothe anxious patients
- Adhere to hospital’s safety and wellness regulations/standards
- Laundry and basic housekeeping
- Answering phone calls and inquiries
- Booking appointments
This position requires experience working with animals
This position requires lifting plus/minus 100 pounds with assistance when required
This position requires the cleaning of blood, urine and feces
There is a 3 month probationary period
Priority will be given to non-students due to scheduling conflicts
Apply with resume in PDF format or in person @ #26-2755 Lougheed Hwy Poco