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animal health care assistant

Posted on June 01, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Clinique vétérinaire de l'Île-des-Soeurs

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Job details

  • Location Verdun, QCH3E 1J4
  • Work location On site
  • Salary34.62 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

Advertised until

2026-07-14

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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Clinique vétérinaire de l'Île-des-Soeurs

  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • 1 job posting advertised
  • Medium-sized business (between 5 and 100 employees)
  • 1 business location
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Job market information

animal health care assistant NOC 65220 Montréal Region
Median wage Help -
19.00 $/hour

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