Veterinary Assisstant

We’re Hiring! Experienced Veterinary Assistant

Fourth Line Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced, reliable, and compassionate Veterinary Assistant to join our team. We are seeking someone with hands-on experience in a veterinary clinic who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can provide excellent care to our patients while delivering friendly, professional service to our clients.

Location: Fourth Line Animal Hospital, Oakville, ON

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-time

Start Date: November 2026

Pay:

*pay determined based on experience*

About Us:

At Fourth Line Animal Hospital, we pride ourselves on providing compassionate and comprehensive veterinary care in a welcoming and progressive environment. We are a small animal hospital in Oakville, with an amazing and lively team that loves to have fun while enjoying what we do. Our team values learning, teamwork, and a positive workplace culture. We serve a loyal client base with a wide variety of medical and surgical cases, making every day interesting and rewarding! Our hours are 8-6 Monday to Friday, as well as Saturdays 9-1 (closed on Sundays).

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the veterinarian during examinations, treatments, and medical procedures.
• Safely and confidently restrain dogs and cats for examinations, blood collection, vaccinations, and other procedures.
• Answer and direct telephone calls professionally and courteously.
• Administering medications and treatments as directed
• Assist with surgical preparation, monitoring, and recovery
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Communicate professionally with clients by phone and in person, including appointment scheduling and follow-up calls.
• Assist with prescription preparation, inventory management, and general clinic organization.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Veterinary Assistant in a veterinary hospital or clinic is required.
• Strong animal-handling and restraint skills, particularly with dogs and cats.
• Experience with AVIMARK is an asset.
• Familiarity with veterinary terminology, common procedures, and basic laboratory work.
• Experience assisting with surgery, dentistry, blood collection, and radiographs is an asset.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Reliable, punctual, professional, and willing to take initiative.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with veterinarians, veterinary technicians, and other support staff.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages based on experience
• Staff discounts on products and services
• A fun, friendly, and supportive team environment

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line: “Veterinary Position Application – ATTN: DEV”. We can’t wait to meet you!

Pay: $19.00-$22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Work Location: In person