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Spiritwood Veterinary Service is accepting applications for a veterinary assistant.
We are a privately owned and operated mixed animal practice: 70% large animals (mainly beef cattle) and 30% small animals.
We provide both in-clinic and on-farm services. All large animal procedures that can be done in-clinic are done in-clinic.
The ideal candidate is self-motivated with a strong work ethic and must have excellent communication and people skills.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Not required
Specific Skills
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Assist veterinarian before, during and after surgery
Work Setting
- Veterinary clinic