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- Part-time
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- Administrative experience
- Store discount
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- Part-time
- In-person
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Animal Care Assistant

Beechmount Animal Hospital
Waterloo, ON

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Job details

Part-time | Full-time
$17.50–$22.75 an hour
13 days ago

Qualifications

Customer service
Laboratory experience
Administrative experience
Medical terminology
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

Job Overview
We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Assistant to join our team. This position is a hybrid role with a mix of assisting our technicians and veterinarians, reception and kennel duties. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, kind and patient; a team player who is motivated to learn and grow within this dynamic role.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to;

communication with clients in a professional, efficient and friendly manner in person, over the phone and through email/SMS
admitting patients for appointments and recording vital signs accurately
maintaining accurate records in patient files
assisting veterinarians/technicians when needed in appointments both in exam rooms and in treatment area
housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying, vacuuming and mopping, and sanitization protocols
answering phones in a timely fashion, and discussing with technicians, veterinarians or senior staff when necessary
billing and invoicing clients, processing insurance claims, creating estimates and consent forms, as well as providing supplementary educational materials
cleaning, packing and sterilizing surgery instruments properly
scheduling appointments, processing specialty referrals, and checking in with clients for follow up care
restraint of cats and dogs in a low-stress, compassionate manner
filling medical prescriptions, food orders and unpacking daily orders
maintaining inventory and cleanliness of exam rooms, surgery suite and treatment areas
following directions dictated by technicians/senior staff and veterinarians
Attending learning opportunities regarding patient care and treatment

Qualifications

compassion and patience for all animals, especially those with fear and anxiety
previous experience working in veterinary medicine is preferred but we are willing to train the right candidate
ability to handle and restrain patients in a calm, empathetic manner
strong customer service skills
effective time-management skills, ability to multi-task and/or prioritize task completion accordingly
able to work as part of a team with the confidence to pursue tasks independently where appropriate
strong interpersonal communication skills with both team members and clients
physical ability to bend, kneel, and lift up to 40-50 lbs unassisted, as well as standing for long periods of time
Proficiency and professionalism in written communication modes (email, text, etc.)
Willingness to learn, or existing proficiency in medical terminology and professional verbiage where appropriate

Please join us in making a positive impact in the lives of our canine and feline patients!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.50-$22.75 per hour

Benefits:

Extended health care
On-site parking
Store discount

Experience:

Veterinary: 1 year (preferred)
Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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