Description

Animal Outpatient Specialty Network (AOSN) brings together leading veterinary specialty brands to serve as one of the largest veterinary specialty networks with more than 60 primary locations, numerous satellite clinics, and 100+ board-certified specialty DVMs and service lines co-located to offer clients coordinated, one-stop specialty care. AOSN is excellence-driven in clinical care, research, education, and residency training across every specialty it operates.

Animal Dermatology Clinic - Mt. Pleasant , part of AOSN,is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

Energetic

Positive

Upbeat personality

Takes initiative

Commitment to the needs of the clinic

Punctual

Willingness to teach others and share ideas

Openness to diversity

Adaptability to change

Accountable

Able to see big picture

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (including but not limited to):

Previous experience or training/ education in a veterinary facility

Must be friendly, outgoing, “people oriented”

Excellent communication skills

Must be capable of being cross-trained for front office receptionist duties, telephone and computer skills are necessary

Must be a team player willing to learn new techniques, treatments, and accept change

Medical Related Skills:

Phlebotomy

IV catheter placement

Preparing and restraining animals during procedures

Anesthetic induction

Anesthetic monitoring

Assisting with procedures

Suture cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues

Apply bandages and/or splints

Wound care

Ability to use a stethoscope and otoscope

Advising pet owners on proper care, etc.

Duties (including but not limited to):

Demonstrate excellent relations with client/ pets in the waiting area and exam rooms

Exceed the client’s expectations of service





Compassionate nursing care is the top priority for all patients

Housekeeping/ maintenance

Ability to perform a cursory examination of an animal

Ability to recognize potential patient issues

Clearly communicate your findings to a doctor

Record keeping

Fill prescription and dispense medications as prescribed by the doctor, etc.

Education and Physical Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Dependable attendance is required

Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Must be willing to work long or irregular hours under pressure conditions

The ability to walk, bend, stand, squat, or reach constantly during a minimum 8-hour day.

Benefits:

Time away from work including no nights or weekends , a robust vacation allowance, paid holidays, sick time/mental health days, Paid Parental Leave, short- and long-term disability coverage options, and leaves of absence.

Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and Health Savings Accounts, as well as wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.

Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with secure harbor match, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, advisor support and resources, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.

Education support through certification programs and CE opportunities.

Additional benefits for life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, legal counseling, identity theft protection, commuting, and more.

Company provided scrubs and discounts on services and medications for employee pets.

Monthly bonus based on clinic’s dietary sales.

ADG/AOSN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

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📌 Experienced Veterinary Assistant or Licensed Veterinary Technician (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Animal Outpatient Specialty Network
📍 Saskatchewan