veterinary attendant

veterinary attendant

Offer parameters
Animal Health Centre
$17-$22 an hour
Corner Brook, NL, CA

Woke Type

permanent

About

  • Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
  • Langue de travail : Anglais
  • Heures de travail : 40 hours per week
  • Education :
  • Expérience :

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

Veterinary clinic

Tasks

  • Bathe and shampoo animals
  • Clip animal coat
  • Document animal behaviour
  • Monitor animal behaviour
  • 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
  • Supervise helpers
  • Clean animal ears
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Clip animal nails
  • Perform dental cleaning on domestic animals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Veterinary assistant course

Security and safety

Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

Own transportation

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Screening questions

  • Are you available for shift or on-call work?
  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

Experience an asset

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Other benefits

  • Learning / training paid by employer