Job Details Company: Sunny Bray Veterinary Services Ltd. O/A Comox Valley Animal Hospital

Business information: Comox Valley Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary practice offering surgical, medical, and preventive health care for cats, dogs, and other small animals. We are always here to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and advise you about your pet's health. Our staff and doctors will always handle your pet kindly.

Business address: 3110 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC V9N 3P8

Work Location: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full-time – Permanent

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible



Job Description:



Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery

Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery

Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian

Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian

Conduct specialized procedures on animals such as animal identification and nail trimming

Counsel clients on animal health care

Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests

Veterinary office management

Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry

Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals

Provide wound and bandage care

Job Description Requirements:



Education: Completion of a two or three-year animal health/veterinary technology college program is required.

Experience: At least 1 year of experience is required.

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Fast-paced environment, Standing for extended periods, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Repetitive tasks, Work under pressure, Physically demanding, Tight deadlines.

Personal Suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Excellent oral and written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Judgement, Organized, Team player.

Language: English is required.



Salary: $22.00 hourly, 40 – 50 hours per week.



Benefits: Medical, dental and vision care benefits. Life and group insurance benefits provided by the employer. Accommodation is provided at a cost. Transportation costs covered if worker needs to relocate.



Important Information: Flexibility on schedule is required. We are open from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The worker will have to work 4 – 5 days per week. Overtime will be required.



Apply by e-mail to: dmacd15000@gmail.com

cc: comoxvalleyanimalhospital@canadaemail.ca

**Please apply with the subject: Job Application – Veterinarian assistant **