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NVA Canada

Veterinary Assistant

Burlington, ON, Canada

Full-time

Within 25 km of Oakville · About 13.5 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Prefer 1+ years of experience
Posted: Aug 6, 2026

Original job description

The veterinary assistant is the entire team's primary support. Every department relies on their significant role in aiding with a variety of services to provide excellent client and patient care.

Job Description Overview

Assist with patient care and treatment
Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
Maintain inventory and stocking
Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
Feeding/bathing animals
Answering phones
Customer service
Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

Must be 18yrs old or older
Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
Prefer 1+ years of experience
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

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Responsibilities

Provide primary support to the veterinary team by assisting with patient care, treatment, and diagnostic tests. Maintain hospital cleanliness and manage client communications and animal restraint.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and capable of lifting 40 lbs. Preference is given to those with over one year of experience and a strong ability to work in a team environment.

Skills

Patient Care
Animal Restraint
Radiography
Bloodwork Analysis
Surgical Instrument Sterilization
Medication Administration
Customer Service
Inventory Management
Hospital Sanitation
Patient Monitoring

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Keywords

Veterinary Assistant
Patient Care
Radiographs
Bloodwork
Fecal Analysis
Surgical Equipment
Animal Handling
Veterinary Services
Healthcare
Clinical Support

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