veterinarian assistant - with Growth Opportunities

We are looking for a motivated veterinarian assistant to join our vibrant team at 1829972 Alberta Inc in Lac La Biche, AB.
Growing your career as a Full Time veterinarian assistant is an incredible opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in people management, persuasion and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of veterinarian assistant at 1829972 Alberta Inc today!

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Veterinary clinic
• Animal hospital

Responsibilities

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
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research
• Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Registration by a provincial or territorial, or regional association as Registered Animal Health Technologist, Registered Veterinary Technician

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Animal dentistry
• Small animals
• Large animals
• Emergency care

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Repetitive tasks
• Work under pressure
• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Team player

Benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available

Benefits of working as a veterinarian assistant in Lac La Biche, AB:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package