Veterinarian assistant

About the Hospital:

Cornwall Animal Hospital in Oakville, ON is a Veterinary hospital. A range of services are provided in the hospital like Radiology, In-house blood testing, General Surgery, Dentistry, Spay and Neutering and Vaccinations. We are seeking a qualified Veterinary Assistant to join our busy practice. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Oakville, ON

Position Details:

Company Name: Cornwall Animal Hospital

Position: Veterinarian assistant

Number of Positions: 1

Terms of employment: Full Time, Permanent

Wages: $26.10 - $27 per hour

Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible

Business & work location: 36-1495 Cornwall Road, Oakville, ON L6J 0B2

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
• Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
• Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research
• Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals

Job Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited college degree/diploma in animal health/veterinary program.
• Experience as a Veterinary Assistant will be an asset

How to apply?

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To reduce our environmental footprint and enhance the effectiveness of our applicant tracking process, we ask that you submit your resume through email at jobs.cornwallanimalhospital@gmail.com. Interested and qualified candidates are welcome to apply including aboriginals, newcomers, and youth. We thank all of you for applying!