Kensington Veterinary Clinic
Job Summary:
Job Description:
Kensington Veterinary Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our companion animal team. The ideal individual is someone who thrives in a team environment, takes pride in providing quality care and enjoys enhancing patient and client experience.
We have availability for full-time (37.5 hr/wk) and are also open to discussing part-time options. Shifts are 8:00am-4:30pm OR 8:30 am – 5:00pm (both with 1 hr unpaid lunch break) on an alternating weekly schedule.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with team members and clients
- Previous experience in the veterinary field is preferred
- Ability to restrain and handle companion & large animals
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Punctual and reliable attendance
- Attention to detail and proactive with independent and team tasks
- Self-motivated and ability to work with minimal supervision to independently manage own workload and prioritize tasks to maintain workflow efficiency for the entire team.
- Strong ability to work on multiple concurrent tasks with interruption
- Represent the veterinary profession and our clinic in a professional manner both inside and outside of the workplace
- Able to stand, walk, bend, lift and perform other physical tasks related to animal care and handling, including lifting up to 25 lbs independently
- Reliable transportation
- Strong empathetic and interpersonal skills
Duties:
- Assist veterinarians and RVTs/AHTs with patient handling, restraint, and treatments.
- Ensure patient comfort and cleanliness at all times.
- Assist with patient admissions and discharges for appointments, day admissions, and surgeries.
- Restock supplies and clean treatment and surgical rooms
- Client communication both verbal and written
- Maintain flow of laundry throughout the day
- Assist with restocking of supplies
- Help with other staff to maintain cleanliness of common staff areas
Benefits:
- Wage based on experience and qualifications starting at $17.00/hr
- After 3 month probationary period with the offer of permanent employment the following benefits: RRSP, medical/health benefits, veterinary service and product discount, annual vacation and paid personal time off.