Animal Health Care Assistant

Employer: Celtic Creatures Vet Clinic

Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia

Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Languages: English Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience: Experience an asset Work setting: Animal hospital. Veterinary clinic Tasks: Bathe and shampoo animals. Document animal behaviour. Monitor animal behaviour. Prepare food and feed animals. Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures. Conduct anals glands treatment. Keep records of animals treated. Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals. Clean animal ears. Maintain and order supplies. Clip animal nails Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses: Veterinary assistant course Area of specialization: Animal husbandry Security and safety: Criminal record check Transportation/travel information: Own transportation 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 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitabi