Veterinary Assistant - Kelowna, Canada - SPALL AND HARVEY ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Description

Spall and Harvey Animal Hospital is a small animal hospital, serving cats and dogs from Kelowna and surrounding areas. We are open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm.

We are a fast paced, rapidly growing clinic and are looking for highly motivated, professional and positive individuals to join our team.

We are currently looking for part-time and full-time employees.


Job Responsibilities:

• Restraining animals and assisting veterinarians/technicians as needed during examinations, treatments, and surgical procedures
• Recording relevant information about animals, including weight and types of medication given
• Advising owners of pets about caring for their animals at home
• Organizing, disinfecting and maintaining the cleanliness of kennels and working areas
• Sterilizing equipment and regularly cleaning examination areas
• Feeding and providing water to animals at regular intervals throughout the day
• Grooming (nail trim, matt removal, etc.)

Necessary Skills

• Expert animal handling skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks depending on needs
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to handle stressful situations/work well under pressure
• Technical knowhow in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment
• Computer skills to maintain medical records about animals in veterinary software

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time


Salary:
$18.00-$20.00 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• KELOWNA, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person