veterinarian assistant

Education

• College / CEGEP

Work setting

• Animal hospital

Tasks

• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Manual dexterity
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player

Experience

• Experience an asset
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 to 40 hours per week