Veterinary Assistant

Company Overview

AAVC - ANIMAL & AVIAN VETERINARY CLINIC is a companion animal clinic serving dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds, reptiles, and terrapins. They seek local veterinary surgeons and trained veterinary technicians or nurses.

Job Summary

Support veterinary care by preparing surgical rooms and patients, assisting in treatments, operating diagnostic machines, managing patient admissions and discharges, and maintaining clinic hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical rooms and patients to ensure readiness for veterinary procedures
• Restrain animals of various breeds safely during examinations and treatments
• Assist veterinarians in treatment procedures to support animal care
• Operate laboratory diagnostic machines to perform tests and obtain results
• Manage admission and discharge processes for animal patients accurately
• Conduct stock taking to maintain adequate clinic supplies
• Maintain clinic hygiene to ensure a clean and safe environment
• Perform occasional administrative duties to support clinic operations

Other Information

• Working hours: 5 days per week, approximately 35 hours weekly
• Flexible work arrangements available
• Evening, weekend, and public holiday shifts possible subject to mutual agreement