Animal Health Care Assistant

Celtic Creatures Vet Clinic

Location: 383 Keltic Dr., Sydney, NS

Salary: 16.50 to 20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 28.5 to 40 hours per week

Part-time leading to full-time

Morning, Day, Evening, On call, Overtime available

Starts as soon as possible

Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

Languages: English

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience: Experience an asset

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

Animal hospital

Veterinary clinic

Responsibilities:

Bathe and shampoo animals

Document animal behavior.

Prepare food and feed animals

Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures

Conduct anals glands treatment

Keep records of animals treated

Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals

Clean animal ears

Maintain and order supplies

Clip animal nails

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Veterinary assistant course

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

Animal husbandry

Animal specialization

Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc.

Additional information

Security and safety

Criminal record check

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

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

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefits

Life insurance

Other benefits

Free parking available

Learning/training paid by employer

Other benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team-building opportunities

Parking available

Variable or compressed workweek

Until: 2025-09-20

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

Email: ccvcemployment@gmail.com