Veterinary Assistant

Job Description:

Our veterinary assistants play an important role in our veterinary team. We rely on our veterinary assistants to help  assist our veterinary team with patient restraint, handling and care. This individual must be reliable, self-driven, engaged and motivated to help the team deliver quality veterinary care. Duties include assisting veterinarians and animal health technicians with patient handling/restraint, history taking and client communication as well as disinfecting kennels, cleaning work areas and laundry. Clerical duties may include checking in appointments as they arrive, assisting with medical record documentation as well as client phone communication. Client-service duties may include: answering telephones and scheduling large and small animal appointments, food sales and discharging of medical appointments including collection of payment. Our workplace is fast paced and can be physically demanding so the individual must be capable to lift up to 40 lbs. The ability to work well independently and within a team is highly valued. Hours of work are Monday-Friday 8am-4:30 pm or 8:30-5pm with possible rotation in the Saturday morning (8:30-12) reception schedule once trained.

Wage listed is starting wage range and is dependent on experience and level of qualifications. Continuing education, RRSP, annual vacation, healthcare, flexible hours and other benefits offered.

Please send applications including resume with references to kensingtonvetmgmt@gmail.com.

We look forward to meeting our newest team member!!

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