Veterinary Assistant

Belle Haven Animal Medical Centre is looking for a Vet Assistant!

• Expert animal handling skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks depending on needs

• Good organizational skills 

• Technical know-how in areas such as disinfection, administering medication, and using diagnostic equipment

• Computer skills to maintain medical records about animals in veterinary software

• Sterilizing equipment and regularly cleaning examination areas

• Handling and soothing animals during examinations, treatments, and vaccinations

• Recording relevant information about animals, including weight and types of medication given.

• We need a Veterinary Assistant that brings a combination of compassion for animals and an ability to control their emotions while seeing animals in pain or discomfort. Compassion ensures Veterinary Assistants truly want to provide the best care for animals. Controlling emotions is important because an inevitable part of the job is to see some animals in pain. The most successful Veterinary Assistants control their reactions to these emotions and take the right actions to ensure animals get the best treatment under their care. Another crucial quality of successful Veterinary Assistants is that they love working with people. Providing veterinary care is always a team effort, and it involves coordinated communication with Veterinarians, Veterinary Technicians, and administrative staff. Furthermore, Veterinary Assistants need to deal with the public, specifically pet owners, regularly. Communicating with pet owners requires honesty, empathy, and the ability to reassure or console distraught pet owners when their pet is ill or dying.

IF you are new to the vet field, include a cover letter on why the change!

Can't wait to read from you!