Almonte Veterinary Services is looking to add a full time Veterinary Assistant to our team. We are a privately owned practice and located just 15 minutes west of Kanata. We operate as a mixed animal practice & provide endless opportunities for you to use your skills to the fullest. The ideal candidate would fill the vet assistant role & help in reception as needed – new grads welcome, experience an asset but not required!
We are looking for someone who is passionate about what they do, great at multitasking, & has strong communication skills. You will be provided the prospect to work with many different species (mainly dogs & cats with a small mixture of cows, chickens, goats, pigs, etc.).
Hours would average 40 hours a week; working Tuesday to Friday and half days on Saturdays (8:30am-1:30pm).
Daily tasks would include but are not limited to:
Helping veterinarians & technicians with appointments (restraints, drawing up vaccines, cleaning exam rooms between appointment, etc.)
Help with preparation of surgery animals & surgery suite
Cleaning, wrapping & autoclaving surgical packs
Feeding in clinic cats & dogs, cleaning kennel areas as needed
Stocking treatment areas & exam rooms
Overall cleanliness of the clinic
Some things we have to offer include:
Competitive wages
Health & dental benefits
Uniform allowance
Generous staff pet discounts
Weekly lunches paid for on Wednesdays (Who doesn’t love free food?)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00-$24.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental care
Extended health care
Flexible schedule
In office parking
Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
French not required
Experience:
Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (preferred)