veterinarian assistant

Work setting

• Pet shop
• Pet grooming shop

Tasks

• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Prepare food and feed animals
• Clip animal nails
• Keep records of animals treated
• Provide flea bath treatments to animals
• Clean animal ears
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
• Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
• Conduct anals glands treatment

Type of pets groomed

• Cats
• All breeds of dogs

Animal specialization

• Tropical fish
• Reptiles
• Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc.
• Exotic birds

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you live near the job location?

Green job

• Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Commission

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 35 to 40 hours per week