Ayr Animal Hospital is a busy, progressive, and compassionate veterinary clinic dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients and outstanding service to their families. Our supportive team environment values collaboration, and continuing education.
Position Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for animal care and client care, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. The position is permanent full time and is for Monday-Friday as well as some weekend and holiday split shifts. Previous experience with Cornerstone or Avimark software is a definite asset.
**Candidates must also have their own reliable transportation as there is no public transit in Ayr.

Key Responsibilities (inclusive of but not limited to):

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals using low-stress handling techniques.
• Clean and prepare examination rooms, surgical areas, and equipment.
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Feed, medicate, and clean cages for in clinic rescue cats.
• Assist with laboratory tests, sample collection, and basic diagnostics.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies.
• Provide compassionate support to clients and patients.
• Follow all safety and infection control protocols.
• Veterinary Reception duties

Qualifications:

• Applicants must have previous experience working in a vet clinic and/or a Veterinary Assistant diploma or a Veterinary Administration diploma.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work in a team, and take initiative when working alone.
• Comfortable handling animals of various sizes and temperaments.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures, and protocols.
• Availability to work mornings or evenings and weekends as scheduled
• Must be able to safely lift a minimum of 25lbs

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Staff discounts on veterinary services and products.
• Benefits: Starting after completion of the probationary period. (Including Life, A.D.&D, Extended Health Care (80% Drugs, 80% Medical Services & supplies, 80% Dental - Levels I & II etc.).
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Please submit cover letter with resume
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.50-$19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Veterinary Assistant: 1 year (preferred)
• Veterinary Receptionist: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In perso

• Assist veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Handle and restrain animals using low-stress handling techniques.
• Clean and prepare examination rooms, surgical areas, and equipment.
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Feed, medicate, and clean cages for in clinic rescue cats.
• Assist with laboratory tests, sample collection, and basic diagnostics.
• Maintain inventory and restock supplies.
• Provide compassionate support to clients and patients.
• Follow all safety and infection control protocols.
• Veterinary Reception dutie