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veterinary attendant
Posted on October 30, 2024 by Employer details Kensington Veterinary Clinic Ltd
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Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Noisy. Work setting: Animal hospital. Veterinary clinic. Level of expertise: Assistant. Tasks: Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures. Clip animal nails. Administrative and office activities. Schedule and confirm appointments. Record and relay information. Provide basic information to clients and the public. Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas. Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages. Professionalism in customer service. Clerical duties (i.e. faxing, filing, photocopying). Operate switchboard or telephone system. Receive and issue payments. Handling animals. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Veterinary assistant course. Computer and technology knowledge: Word processing software. Switchboard 1-25 lines. Electronic mail. Electronic medical records. Animal specialization: Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.). Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Work under pressure. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Organized. Ability to multitask. Time management. Screening questions: Are you available for the advertised start date?. Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: Experience an asset. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Other benefits: Other benefits.- LocationKensington, PE
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$16.70 to $17.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3136309
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Noisy
Work setting
- Animal hospital
- Veterinary clinic
Level of expertise
- Assistant
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Clip animal nails
- Administrative and office activities
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Record and relay information
- Provide basic information to clients and the public
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Greet people and direct them to contacts or service areas
- Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
- Professionalism in customer service
- Clerical duties (i.e. faxing, filing, photocopying)
- Operate switchboard or telephone system
- Receive and issue payments
- Handling animals
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Veterinary assistant course
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- Word processing software
- Switchboard 1-25 lines
- Electronic mail
- Electronic medical records
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Work under pressure
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Organized
- Ability to multitask
- Time management
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
- Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2024-11-29
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