Veterinary Assistant (Saskatoon)

Veterinary Assistant (Saskatoon)

27 Oct
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Brighton Veterinary Clinic
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Saskatoon

27 Oct

Brighton Veterinary Clinic

Saskatoon

Brighton Veterinary Clinic provides quality medical and surgical services for dogs and cats in Saskatoon, SK and surrounding areas. We aim to create a friendly, inclusive work environment where every team member can shine, while striving for excellence in pet care and client communication.

Our team consists of 4 veterinarians, 8 veterinary technicians, 3 receptionists, and 4 veterinary assistants.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

Duties will include:

- Assisting veterinarians and veterinary technicians with companion animal handling, care and treatment;
- Assisting with preparation of rooms, equipment, and patients for veterinary procedures including vaccination, administration of medications, surgery, ultrasound, and radiology;
- Feeding and walking animals, cleaning litterboxes, cleaning up after patients;
- Cleaning and disinfecting equipment, examination rooms, surgery suite, kennels and runs, in accordance with our facility's standard operating procedures;
- Processing and folding laundry;
- Following proper biosecurity protocols, in accordance with our facility's standard operating procedures;
- Relaying information in person, over the phone, or in written form, to clients and veterinary staff;
- Helping answer phones and emails, checking patients in and out, and processing payments.

As the successful candidate, you will have:

- Previous experience working with animals, preferably in a veterinary setting;
- Excellent communication skills,



both verbal and written;
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment and under pressure;
- A positive attitude and a friendly disposition;
- Superior work ethic;
- Attention to detail;
- Ability to multitask effectively;
- Proficiency in using computer software;
- Willingness to perform duties efficiently and with diligence, both individually and as part of a team;
- Open-mindedness and eagerness to learn and acquire recent skills.

This position is a great fit for people looking to enter the veterinary field, or for lay staff who have previously worked in a veterinary clinic and want to build on past experiences.

Range of 20-30 hours per week. Schedule may vary from week to week, and will include weekday hours between the hours of 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturdays between 9am-3pm.

Apply via email with cover letter and resume attn: Dr. Stephanie Cory at [email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Application question(s):

- Why would you like to work at Brighton Vet?
- What is your availability? Please indicate specific times of the week when you are available or not available, and how many hours per week you are looking for.

Experience:

- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- working with animals: 1 year (preferred)
- working in a veterinary setting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Veterinary Assistant (Saskatoon)
🏢 Brighton Veterinary Clinic
📍 Saskatoon

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