Veterinary Assistant

Full-time or part-time position, approximately 35 hours mainly during the day, at $22–30/hour depending on relevant experience.

The Valleyfield Veterinary Clinic, a member of the VETA network, is looking to expand its team. This position supports TSA (Technician in Animal Health) and veterinarians in basic care, preparation, and organization. It is distinct from a TSA position and does not include delegated veterinary acts reserved for individuals with the required training.

SCHEDULE *

Current clinic hours: Monday to

Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM and

Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

• Full-time or part-time
• Any evening or Saturday shifts will be scheduled and discussed in advance
• COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
• $22–24/hour for a person in development with relevant first experience
• $25–27/hour for an independent person in manipulation, basic care, clinical hygiene, and customer support
• $28–30/hour for a very experienced person in veterinary clinics, capable of effectively supporting operations and colleague integration
• Discounts on veterinary care for your pets
• Free parking and bi-weekly pay
• Travel allowance may be discussed based on distance
• Integration and training on internal procedures

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and clean consultation rooms and care areas
• Clean and disinfect cages, surfaces, instruments, and equipment
• Contribute to secure animal containment according to received training
• Feed, walk, and monitor hospitalized or boarded animals
• Prepare materials and restock supplies
• Support reception, reminders, files, and simple customer communications
• Assist TSA and veterinarians only in non-reserved tasks

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Experience in veterinary clinics, shelters, boarding, grooming, animal laboratories, or other animal care professional environments, a significant asset
• Ease and caution in handling dogs and cats
• Reliability, quick execution, and concern for cleanliness
• Functional French; English, an asset only

Application process: Submit your CV and indicate your experience with animals, availability, desired hours per week, and ability to commute to the clinic. Applications are reviewed as they come in; the first step is a brief call of approximately 15 minutes.

Salary: $22.00 to $30.00 per hour

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Ability to commute or relocate:
• Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC: Able to commute without issue or plan to relocate before starting (Preferred)
• Prescreening questions:
• Briefly describe your professional or volunteer experience with animals.
• What is your availability date and how many hours per week are you looking for?
• Location: On-site