veterinarian assistant

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic

Tasks

• Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• 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
• May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Recruits newcomers and / or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example : Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Work Term : Permanent
• Work Language : English
• Hours : 40 hours per week