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Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital has continued to expand and change in the past year adding two new Veterinarians and a new Managing Veterinarian! With this change and expansion, we are looking to add two talented and passionate Veterinary Assistants to help lead the way. So are you ready for an exciting journey where your love for animals meets cutting-edge veterinary care?
The Veterinary Assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.
Job Description Overview:
- Assist with patient care and treatment
- Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
- Maintain inventory and stocking
- Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
- Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
- Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
- Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
- Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
- Feeding/bathing animals
- Answering phones
- At Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, we're more than just a clinic – we're a passionate community of animal lovers dedicated to delivering comprehensive and personalized care. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technologies, enabling us to offer a wide range of services. With a strong emphasis on client education, we empower pet owners to make informed decisions about their companions' well-being, ensuring they lead happy, healthy lives.
- That’s not all, at Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, you’ll experience:
- Exceptional Work/Life Balance: With no on-call duties, we take work/life balance seriously. While at work, we are committed to providing the best care for our patients, then when your work day is done, we strongly encourage our team members to “leave work at work”, pursue their passions, spend time with their families, and take advantage of all we have to offer in the beautiful Okanagan.
- A Collaborative Team Environment: We believe in the power of teamwork! At Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital, you'll join a dedicated group of professionals who share a common passion for providing exceptional veterinary care. Together, we foster a supportive, positive, and inclusive work environment where everyone's contributions are valued. We strive to work together to support each other both professionally and personally: For example, when a team member requires a day off for an appointment, family event or mental health day, the rest of the team bands together to ensure this can happen.
- Leading Technology: Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, Class-IV laser therapy, Phovia light therapy and an in-house laboratory allowing our team to offer preventive care, dental procedures, surgical interventions, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, pain management, and more. This enables our dedicated team to provide accurate diagnoses and implement effective treatments, ultimately ensuring the optimal well-being and recovery of our cherished patients.
Qualifications:
- Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
- Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
- Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
- Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
- Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.
If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.
At NVA Canada diversity and inclusion are an important part of our everyday reality.
We are committed to fostering an open and inclusive environment where everyone belongs, our people feel comfortable and confident to be themselves and reach their full potential regardless of age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, marital and family status, religion or other belief, culture, sexual orientation, or disability.
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West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
