veterinary attendant
534422 B.C. LTD
Vancouver, BC, CA
$20-$26 an hour (estimated)
Permanent
- Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience : Experience an asset
- or equivalent experience
Work setting
- Animal hospital
- Veterinary clinic
Tasks
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Maintain and order supplies
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Veterinary assistant course
Animal specialization
Domestic animals / pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Work Term : Permanent
- Work Language : English
- Hours : 40 hours per week
6 days ago