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Veterinary Assistant/CCR - The Animal Hospital of High Park

Join Our Passionate Team!

Founded in 1986, The Animal Hospital of High Park has been a fixture in the exotic animal community for over 30 years. In 2020, we moved to our new location just north of the Junction. We are a full-service companion and exotic animal hospital, and all our staff are trained in the care of cats and dogs, as well as all pets with fur, feathers, and scales.

We are searching for a Veterinary Assistant to join our amazing team! Other than being an avid animal lover, the ideal candidate that is a good fit for our team will also display a passion for being a positive support for all team members, and is enthusiastic and self-motivated to tackle each day and its challenges.

Position Summary:

The Veterinary Assistant/CCR is a key member of the hospital team who supports and assists the veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure the highest quality of medical care for our patients. This role involves a combination of animal handling, client interaction, and clinic maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians with patient appointments, including safe and compassionate animal restraint.
• Provide basic animal care, such as feeding, watering, walking, and bathing animals.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the hospital, including exam rooms, treatment areas, surgical suites, and kennels.
• Sterilize surgical instruments and other medical equipment.
• Assist with laboratory procedures and the collection of samples.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor them during recovery.
• Communicate with clients in a professional and friendly manner, providing updates and instructions as directed by the veterinary staff.
• Assist with front desk duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments, as needed.
• Ensure all patient enclosures are clean, comfortable, and secure.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience working or volunteering in a veterinary hospital or animal shelter is highly desirable.
• A certificate from a recognized Veterinary Assistant or Animal Care program is a strong asset.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and restrain animals of various sizes and temperaments, including exotic pets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to teamwork.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine passion for animal welfare and a compassionate approach to patient care.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is eager to contribute to a positive and professional veterinary team, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you believe you would be a great fit for The Animal Hospital of High Park.

The ideal candidate will also embody similar values that the team at Animal Hospital of High Park uphold at all times:

1. Integrity – Being honest and accountable. Adherence to moral and ethical principles

2. Respectful – Hold high esteem for all team members and to treat each other as such

3. Patience – Capacity to tolerate reasonable delay or trouble, without getting upset

4. Equality - Ensuring that every team member has an equal opportunity to make the most of their skills and talent

5. Supportive – Being kind and helpful at all times, including times of stress, to both team members and clients

6. Constructive Communication - Ability to express ideas and thoughts clearly, and in turn listen attentively so that all parties feel accomplished and supported

Why join our team? Other than being the ultimate animal lover's dream, where you get to work with a huge variety of exotic pets, we also provide great health-care benefits, continuing education credits, latest medical equipment and technology, newly built and modern facility, and lastly our biggest pride and joy, our awesome and talented team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Store discount
• Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON M6N 4Z9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Front desk: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person