veterinarian assistant

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Animal hospital

Tasks

• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research
• May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 to 40 hours per week