Address
Form of work
SalaryOverview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
Work setting
- Animal hospital
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Document animal behaviour
- Monitor animal behaviour
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
- Provide flea bath treatments to animals
- Clip animal nails
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Autoclave equipment
Area of work experience
- Medical instruments and devices
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
- Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc.
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Health care plan
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
