Veterinary Assistant

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)•Penticton, BC

23d•CA$24 - CA$24•Onsite

About The Position

The BC SPCA is looking to fill the following career opportunity: POSITION: Veterinary Assistant. STATUS: Permanent; Full-Time with benefits. SHIFT: Various Shifts. LOCATION: Penticton Veterinary Hospital in Penticton, BC. CLASSIFICATION: Exempt. WAGE: Hourly. CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled. About the Position: The duties of the Veterinary Assistant position will be variable, depending on clinic needs and qualifications of the successful applicant. This position will assist regular staff and be available for vacation/sick relief.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of Veterinary Office Assistant program or comparable veterinary assistant experience
A sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics and common diseases
Experience handling dogs & cats in a professional setting an asset
Position is physically demanding and includes heavy lifting, pushing and pulling which requires an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill the required duties
Strong computer skills (i.e. MS Office Suite) sufficient to deal effectively with the responsibilities and functions of the position
Must possess excellent verbal, written and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Demonstrated excellent telephone and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to adapt easily to situations at hand
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission, and strategic directions of the BC SPCA.

Responsibilities

Assisting the full time AHT with all aspects of anesthesia including restraint, monitoring, recovery, etc.
Surgical preparation of patients including nail trims, shaving, tattooing, etc.
General patient care, clean up
Cleaning surgical instruments and preparing surgical packs
Assisting veterinarian in surgery if necessary
Re-stocking of supplies in cabinets, drawers, etc.
Assisting to maintain cleanliness of clinic as needed
Doing laundry
Washing/wiping down countertops
Sweeping & mopping floors
Cleaning kennels
Daily clean up duties
Assisting with discharge of surgical patients
Reception duties, such as booking appointments, answering phones, patient check in/out, accepting payments
Ordering supplies
Other duties as necessary to ensure clinic functions