Veterinary Assistant (ER)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : About this job :

This position consists of assisting with restraint, cleaning and disinfection of exam and treatment areas, providing communication between Technicians and doctors. Assisting with some of the basic client communications and administering basic medications will be expected as well.

The Veterinary Assistant position is an excellent way to take the next step in your career in veterinary medicine. Background in kennel work or assisting with a GP is a great advantage to take on this role. If you are looking for skill development and professional development opportunities, you will gain plenty of knowledge as part of a tenured and skilled team of Technicians and Veterinarians.

This is a full time position and will include working a late night (until 10 PM) and a weekend day. As we are a 24 / 7 hospital, working two holidays a year is required for this role (with holiday pay & holiday rates for full-time employees!)

$17-$20 / hour depending on years of experience, technical skills and abilities

About BVH :

Bolton Veterinary Hospital is a fast-paced, general and emergency practice with 20 veterinarians on staff and a support team of over 100! We are proudly privately owned, and have been in operation since 1953.

We practice high quality medicine while maintaining a personal touch. We have state-of-the-art equipment, an excellent staff, and a great working environment!

Requirements :

• Experience in a GP or emergency facility as a kennel attendant or Vet Assistant
• Must be able to work one weekend day and one late shift every week
• Motivated
• Strong desire to work in the veterinary field
• Detail oriented
• Hard working
• Reliable
• Able to multitask well

Benefits :

Bolton Veterinary Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.