veterinary attendant
Posted on August 05, 2026 by Employer details Canada West Veterinary Specialists and Critical Care Hospital
Job details
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Animal hospital. Veterinary clinic. Tasks: 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. Maintain and order supplies. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Veterinary assistant course. Animal specialization: Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.). Security and safety: Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs). Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Shift. Morning. Night. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime available.- Location 1988 Kootenay StreetVancouver, BCV5M 4Y3
- Work location On site
- Salary$21.00 to $26.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Overtime available
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 2 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3638959
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Animal hospital
- Veterinary clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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
- Maintain and order supplies
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Veterinary assistant course
Experience and specialization
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-08-26
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