Support patient care and treatment as a Veterinary Assistant, helping hospitalized pets, surgical patients, clients, and veterinary hospital teams. Your animal-handling skills matter.

This Veterinary Assistant provides essential support across hospital departments. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care, monitoring hospitalized pets, supporting routine diagnostics, and administering medications under veterinarian or veterinary technician supervision. The position also combines animal care, facility upkeep, inventory, phone answering, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist with patient care and treatment
- Monitor hospitalized pets after surgery
- Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
- Aid routine diagnostic testing and bloodwork
- Administer medications under veterinary supervision

Requirements:

- Must be at least 18 years old
- Enjoy working with stressed, ill, or painful animals
- Prefer one-plus year clinical experience or valid VOA credential
- Lift 40 pounds independently
- Work extended periods standing, walking, bending, or squatting

Bring patient care, animal restraint, diagnostic assistance, and compassionate client service to this Veterinary Assistant position.

📌 Veterinary Assistant Patient Care (Canada)
🏢 NVA Canada
📍 Canada