Veterinarian Assistant (Veterinary Assistant / Receptionist)
Terms of Employment: Permanent, Full Time, Weekend, Day, Evening
Salary: $11.50 to $13.75 Hourly for 35 hours per week, Other Benefits
Anticipated Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: Bedford, Nova Scotia (1 vacancy)
Skill Requirements: 
Education: Completion of high school
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Not required
Experience: Experience an asset
Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English
Work Setting: Veterinary clinic
Area of Specialization: Animal dentistry, Small animals
Specific Skills: 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, Counsel clients on animal health care, Produce diagnostic radiographs, collect samples and perform other laboratory tests
Security and Safety: Criminal record check
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Fast-paced environment, Bending, crouching, kneeling, Combination of sitting, standing, walking, Ability to distinguish between colours, Repetitive tasks, Physically demanding
Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Computer use, Continuous learning
Other Information: Animal Hospital is seeking an outgoing person to join our team. Experience an asset. Training will be provided. We have a high standard of care for both patients and clients.
Employer: Vetcetera Animal Hospital

How to Apply: Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position. By Mail: 1144 Bedford Highway Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A 1B8 In Person between 9:00 and 17:00: 1144 Bedford Highway Bedford, Nova Scotia B4A 1B8 By E-mail: staffvetcetera@eastlink.ca Advertised until: 2014/04/05