Do you thrive in a positive, pet-focused, team environment?

Join us and sink your teeth into a career you'll love with the Gananoque Veterinary Clinic. Our long-standing, friendly and supportive team, nestled in the beautiful Thousand Islands region, is seeking an enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant to join our practice. Our progressive practice cares for dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets.

About Us

We are a multi-veterinarian, full-service hospital. Our team is dedicated to outstanding client communication as it is our goal to assist pets in living the longest, healthiest life possible. 

About You

You are a Veterinary Assistant who is committed to outstanding client service and exceptional patient care. You enjoy working with diverse people and animals, value learning and enhancing your knowledge, and really want to make a difference! Experience in a clinic setting and working with Avimark is an asset. 

What to Expect

• A team that feels and functions like family, encouraging and supporting your career growth & development
• A caring team that values open communication, knows how to have fun and enjoy their work & the company around them
• A welcoming environment where team members feel safe asking questions and learn from coworkers and peers

Job Description Overview

• Assist with patient care and treatment
• Monitor hospitalized pets / Monitor/aid in caring for animals after surgery
• Maintain inventory and stocking
• Restrain animals during blood draws and nail trims
• Aiding with routine diagnostic tests (i.e. Taking radiographs, running bloodwork, reading fecal)
• Maintain & sterilize surgical instruments/equipment
• Clean/Disinfect cages, kennels, exam and treatment areas of hospital
• Administering medications under Veterinarian/Vet Tech supervision
• Feeding/bathing animals
• Answering phones
• Customer service
• Helping clients with their pets

Qualifications

• Must be 18yrs old or older
• Must be a self-starter, able to multitask and a team player.
• Genuinely enjoys working with animals and is able to deal with them even when they are stressed, ill or in pain.
• Prefer 1+ years of experience, but not required.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job. Work requires lifting, carrying and restraining animals (will be assisted by other staff members in lifting animals over 40 lbs.). Should be able to lift 40lbs on own.
• Walks or stands for extended periods or time; frequently works in a bent or squatting position.
• Is experienced in the teamwork approach and works well with all levels of hospital team members.

If you are passionate about animals and are interested in joining a team of highly devoted animal advocates, our hospital may be the right fit for you.

We offer

• A competitive wage
• Vacation, holiday, and paid sick days
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• An employee wellness benefit
• RRSP and profit sharing
• A flexible schedule
• OAVT dues
• Uniform allowance
• Continuing education allowance and opportunities for career advancement
• And personal pet care at cost among other benefits

If you bring a caring and compassionate attitude, flexibility, solid communication skills and want to have fun at work then you may be a great fit for our team!

New or recent graduates are welcome to apply!

Please send a cover letter and resume to darryl.gatti@nva.com.

Check us out here!