veterinary assistant
Posted on September 05, 2026 by Employer details North Delta Animal Hospital
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Work setting: Veterinary clinic. Animal hospital. Tasks: Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests. Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Produce diagnostic radiographs. Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery. Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian. Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian. Counsel clients on animal health care. May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties. Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals. Provide wound and bandage care. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Fast-paced environment. Walking. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Work under pressure. Other: Use of artificial intelligence. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Flexible hours. Morning. Day. Weekend.- Location Delta, BCV4C 6R1
- Work location On site
- Salary$18.25 to $22.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 20 to 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentPart time leading to full time
- Morning, Day, Evening, Weekend, Flexible hours
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3665776
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Veterinary clinic
- Animal hospital
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Produce diagnostic radiographs
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
- Prepare and administer medications and vaccines under direction of veterinarian
- Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Counsel clients on animal health care
- May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
- Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
- Provide wound and bandage care
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Fast-paced environment
- Walking
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Work under pressure
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-26
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