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veterinary assistant
from 37 960 $
About this job
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Veterinary clinic
- Animal hospital
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- 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
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
- Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
- Provide wound and bandage care
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Fast-paced environment
- Walking
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Work under pressure
Market insight
45% below median69 387 $
69 387 $69 387 $
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