AddressJob description:
48th Avenue Animal Hospital is a full-service animal health facility dedicated to providing premier veterinary care for companion animals. Our goal has always been to build a practice that represents the highest standards in contemporary veterinary medicine while never forgetting that our clients are also friends and neighbors. Pets are important members of your family and deserve the best quality veterinary care. Our goal at 48th Avenue Animal Hospital is to provide high-quality, compassionate veterinary care for your pet in a caring, friendly environment. More information about our business can be found on our website www.ladnervet.ca.
Currently, we are looking for a full-time Veterinary Technician for our hospital. The candidate must be a team player who is friendly, patient, and enthusiastic with clients and their pets and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Position Description
Company Legal Name: Vijay Enterprises Inc.
Company Business Name: 48th Avenue Animal Hospital
Business Address: 5020, 48 Avenue, Delta, BC, V4K 1V8
Position: Veterinary Technician
Salary: $22.00 per hour
Number of positions: 1
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Work Location: 5020, 48 Avenue, Delta, BC, V4K 1V8
Job responsibilities
- Assist veterinarian with animals before, during and following surgery.
- Prepare and administer medication as per veterinarian’s instructions.
- Perform laboratory tests to help in diagnosis of animal health problems and possible treatment.
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing ultrasound, treatment, and surgery.
- Communicate with clients about animal care and discuss discharge instructions.
- Maintain animal records by documenting animal conditions, reactions, and changes, updating database.
- Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry.
- Manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain and support a collaborative work environment and assist other staff members as required.
Job requirements
- Completion of a two-or three- year animal health/veterinary technology college program is required.
- Experience as a Veterinary Technician would be an asset.
- Strong communication skills, both when dealing with clients and staff.
- Knowledge and understanding of animal’s health care.
- Ability to be gentle and patient with animals.
- Enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude.
How to apply?
Thank you to all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To improve our applicant tracking process and reduce our environmental footprint, please email your resume to 48aveanimalhospital@gmail.com.
This is an exciting opportunity for those who are passionate about caring for animals and strive to provide excellent customer service. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we take pride in our commitment to diversity. We strive to create a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive environment, where each team member is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. By doing so, we foster a positive and productive work environment.
