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Join Our Team as a Veterinary Attendant!

Are you passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding career in the health and wellness sector? The Animal Health Centre is excited to announce an opening for a Veterinary Attendant in beautiful Corner Brook, NL. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a love for animals, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As a Veterinary Attendant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of our furry patients. Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks that contribute to the overall health and happiness of animals in our care. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring 40 hours of work per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Clip animal coats and nails
• Document and monitor animal behavior
• Prepare food and feed animals
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, and enclosures
• Keep accurate records of animals treated
• Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
• Supervise helpers and maintain supplies
• Perform dental cleaning on domestic animals
• Clean animal ears

Requirements

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience is an asset

Work Setting

• Veterinary clinic

Qualifications

• Completion of a veterinary assistant course is preferred
• Criminal record check required
• Own transportation is necessary

Work Conditions

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding tasks
• Handling heavy loads (up to 23 kg / 50 lbs)
• Bending, crouching, and kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability

• Client-focused with excellent interpersonal skills
• Dependable and reliable team player
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and good judgment

Health and Financial Benefits

• Health Benefits:
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits
• Financial Benefits:
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
• Other Benefits:
  • Learning/training paid by employer

Salary

$17.00 to $22.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are enthusiastic about animal care and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply! Please answer the following screening questions:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Join us at the Animal Health Centre and be part of a dedicated team that makes a difference in the lives of animals every day!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.