We’re Hiring! Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Fourth Line Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced, reliable, and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are seeking someone with hands-on experience in a veterinary clinic who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can provide excellent care to our patients while delivering friendly, professional service to our clients.

Location: Fourth Line Animal Hospital, Oakville, ON

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-time

Start Date: November 2026

Pay:

pay determined based on experience

About Us:

At Fourth Line Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate and comprehensive veterinary care in a welcoming and progressive environment. We are a small animal hospital in Oakville, with an amazing and lively team that loves to have fun while enjoying what we do. Our team values learning, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture.

We serve a loyal client base with a wide variety of medical and surgical cases, making every day interesting and rewarding! Our hours are 8-6 Monday to Friday, as well as Saturdays 9-1 (closed on Sundays).

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

- Assist the veterinarian during examinations, treatments, and medical procedures.
- Safely and confidently restrain dogs and cats for examinations, blood collection, vaccinations, and other procedures.
- Answer and direct telephone calls professionally and courteously.
- Administering medications and treatments as directed
- Assist with surgical preparation, monitoring, and recovery
- Clean, disinfect,



and sterilize instruments and equipment.
- Communicate professionally with clients by phone and in person, including appointment scheduling and follow-up calls.
- Assist with prescription preparation, inventory management, and general clinic organization.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment.

Qualifications

- Previous experience working as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital or clinic is required.
- Strong animal-handling and restraint skills, particularly with dogs and cats.
- Experience with AVIMARK is an asset.
- Familiarity with veterinary terminology, common procedures, and basic laboratory work.
- Experience assisting with surgery, dentistry, blood collection, and radiographs is an asset.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work efficiently in a busy setting.
- Reliable, punctual, professional, and willing to take initiative.
- Comfortable working collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other support staff.

What We Offer:

- Competitive wages based on experience
- Staff discounts on products and services
- A fun, friendly, and supportive team environment

How to Apply: Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: “Veterinary Position Application – ATTN: DEV”. We can’t wait to meet you!

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits

- On-site parking
- Store discount

Work Location: In person

📌 Veterinary Assisstant (Oakville)
🏢 Fourth Line Animal Hospital
📍 Oakville