animal health care assistant
Posted on June 01, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Clinique vétérinaire de l'Île-des-Soeurs
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Veterinary clinic. Tasks: Clip animal coat. Document animal behaviour. Monitor animal behaviour. Prepare food and feed animals. Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures. Keep records of animals treated. Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals. Supervise helpers. Clean animal ears. Maintain and order supplies. Clip animal nails. Schedule and confirm appointments. Project management. Organize and schedule office work. Office management. Maintain adequate stock levels. Co-ordinate project. Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery. Greet customers. Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals. Manage the storage, packaging and distribution of medicinal products . Recommend measures to improve productivity . Inspect processes. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Veterinary assistant course. Area of specialization: Process improvement. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Wellness program.- Location Verdun, QCH3E 1J4
- Work location On site
- Salary$34.62HOUR hourly / 32 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3574932
Overview
Languages
Bilingual
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Veterinary clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clip animal coat
- Document animal behaviour
- Monitor animal behaviour
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Supervise helpers
- Clean animal ears
- Maintain and order supplies
- Clip animal nails
- Schedule and confirm appointments
- Project management
- Organize and schedule office work
- Office management
- Maintain adequate stock levels
- Co-ordinate project
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
- Greet customers
- Advise clients on feeding, housing, behaviour, breeding, hygiene and general care of animals
- Manage the storage, packaging and distribution of medicinal products
- Recommend measures to improve productivity
- Inspect processes
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Veterinary assistant course
Experience and specialization
Area of specialization
- Process improvement
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
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