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Full Time
Permanent

veterinary assistant

Michael Tipple Investments Limited
Posted 1 day ago

NOC: 32104
Location: Pasadena, NL, A0L1K0
Salary: $17.00 to $29.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Job Description

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

Veterinary clinic

Tasks

Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
Prevent and treat lameness by hoof trimming
Produce diagnostic radiographs
Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
Identify livestock
Counsel clients on animal health care
May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
Provide wound and bandage care

Area of specialization

Animal dentistry
Small animals
Large animals
Emergency care

Security and safety

Bondable
Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Handling heavy loads
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Fast-paced environment
Walking
Standing for extended periods
Bending, crouching, kneeling
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Ability to distinguish between colours
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Physically demanding

Personal suitability

Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Team player
Versatility

Screening questions

Are you available for shift or on-call work?
Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

Early morning
Evening
Shift
Flexible hours
Morning
Night
On call

Employment terms options

Day
Weekend
Overtime available

Health benefits

Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Bonus

Job Details

Work arrangement: Not specified
Work hours: 40 hours per week
Salary range: $17.00 to $29.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Postal code: A0L1K0

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