Napa Valley Animal Hospital is a small animal practice located in Woodbridge. We are looking to hire two employees.

About the Position

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable, and hardworking Veterinary Assistant to join our team. Our clinic provides veterinary care to both privately owned pets and rescue animals, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals in need.

The ideal candidate is passionate about animal welfare, comfortable handling animals with a variety of temperaments, and able to thrive in a fast-paced veterinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Safely and compassionately handle and restrain client-owned pets and rescue animals during examinations, treatments, and procedures.

- Assist with daily clinical duties.

- Provide care for rescue animals, including those that may be fearful, stressed, or under-socialized.

- Monitor hospitalized and recovering animals, ensuring their comfort, cleanliness, and well-being.

- Assist with feeding, walking, and general animal husbandry.

- Clean, disinfect, and maintain examination rooms, kennels, surgical areas, and medical equipment.

- Prepare examination rooms and assist with medical procedures as directed.

- Communicate professionally and compassionately with pet owners, rescue organizations, and fellow team members.

- Assist with admitting and discharging patients, including coordinating care with rescue organizations.

- Maintain accurate patient records and assist with administrative duties when required.

- Follow established safety, sanitation, infection control, and animal handling protocols.





Qualifications & Requirements

- Previous experience working in a veterinary clinic, animal shelter, rescue organization, or similar animal care environment is preferred.

- Experience handling dogs and cats with varying temperaments and behavioural needs.

- Strong understanding of animal behaviour, body language, and protected handling techniques.

- Compassionate, patient, and confident when working with fearful or reactive animals.

- Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

- Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment, including lifting, standing for extended periods, and handling animals of different sizes.

- Willingness to learn and assist wherever needed.

- A genuine commitment to animal welfare and providing high-quality patient care.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that working with rescue animals often requires additional patience, adaptability, and compassion. Our patients come from a variety of backgrounds, and we value team members who can provide calm, respectful, and individualized care to every animal.

The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable balancing clinical responsibilities with the unique needs of rescue patients and their caregivers.

We look forward to welcoming a dedicated animal lover to our team!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour

Experience:

- Veterinary Assistant/Technician: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Veterinary Assistant/Technician (Vaughan)
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