Surgical Assistant Job Description
Veterinary Assistant
We are looking for a Full Time Surgical Veterinary Assistant (VA) to join our team. Strengths should reflect competency in patient care, restraint for a variety of procedures and the ability to maintain calm and focus in a variety of situations, as well as to maintain surgical equipment and assist with ordering.
A veterinary assistant diploma is mandatory. Excellent communication skills are required, and bilingualism would be a plus but is not a requirement.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Using Avimark to input client/patient information as they arrive
- Performing financial transactions
- Client communication via phone, email and in person
- Assisting the RVT/veterinarian in a variety of surgical procedures
- Ability to assist the RVT in placing IV catheters, blood draws and other various treatments
- Taking care of in-patient such as (husbandry, feeding, walking etc.)
- Making sure that surgical suite is clean and stocked.
Requirements:
- A veterinary assistant diploma.
- Fluency in English is required. Individuals with bilingual language skills (French and English) are encouraged to apply.
Job Types: Forty hours per week, Permanent.
Pay: $18.00-$26.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift Monday to Thursday
Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
License/Certification:
- veterinary assistant diploma mandatory
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00-$26.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person