Humane Society of Greater Niagara is hiring a Veterinary Assistant (Part-time)

Humane Society of Greater Niagara Animal Clinic is seeking a Veterinary Assistant to join our team.

The individual we are looking for will be reliable and self-motivated, with a positive attitude and compassion for animals. Our clinic is fast-paced and offers exciting opportunities to employ your skills, in a supportive environment with a strong team in place to help you reach your potential. We are happy to welcome experienced Veterinary Assistants or new graduates, who are eager to learn and build on their skills.

The successful candidate will assist in both our high-volume, low cost, spay/neuter clinic and our full-service veterinary clinic.

Job Responsibilities:

· Providing compassionate care for our patients and animals

· Demonstrated knowledge of basic animal anatomy

· Communicating with clients for intake/discharge of clinic bookings

· Providing clear and concise pre-& post-op instructions to clients

· Accurate record-keeping & filing

· Self driven

· Diligent precision in medication dosing

· Performing recovery of surgical patients including but not limited to extubation, post-op temperatures, nail trims, affixing vetwear/cones

· Surgical monitoring (HR, RR, etc.)

· Performing subcutaneous & intra-muscular injections

· Working knowledge and application of veterinary software considered an asset

· Cleaning and sanitizing the veterinary clinic and spay/neuter clinic including exam and treatment rooms, surgery room and cages, cleaning surgical instruments and preparing surgical packs

· Restocking consumables and other supplies and doing laundry as needed.

· Helping the veterinarian or veterinary technicians handle or restrain animals including ones with feral temperament

· Able to handle the physical demands of the role including lifting large dogs

· Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time

· Positive, can do attitude and demeanour

· Able to maintain composure in emotionally distressing situations

· Open to extended hours as required (rare but possible)

Our dedicated team is committed to compassionate animal welfare and provides excellent veterinary care to our growing roster of clients. Customer service is vitally important to us and our clients. We invite interested candidates to apply. We strive to provide a flexible, supportive work environment where all our employees can maintain a good work-life balance, while they thrive and grow their professional skills.

We appreciate your interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $20.35 per hour

Benefits:
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:
• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person