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Job Description

Salary: 17-19

We are looking for bilingual Pet Care Specialists in the Moncton & Dieppe area

Are you a passionate pet person with a desire to help fellow pet owners provide the best nutrition possible for their pets? Would you enjoy seeing the difference your knowledge and advice can make in the overall health of household pets?

Can you live Our Core Values?

Care- We are compassionate and love helping pets & pet lovers

Team 1st- We are inclusive & supportive to one another

Curiosity- We continuously learn, problem solve & provide solutions

Engaged- We are proud of what we do

Achievement- We work hard & get things done

Fun- We all contribute to a fun, positive & safe environment

Global Pet Foods in The Greater Moncton Area are currently seeking Bilingual Full-time Pet Care Specialists.

General responsibilities of a Pet Care Specialist include, but are not limited to:

• Providing excellent customer service
• Meet and exceed daily, weekly and monthly sales targets
• Inventory maintenance and merchandising
• Store cleanliness
• Undergoing frequent product training
• Representing Global Pet Foods at local trade shows and events
• Assist with job shadowing for new employees
• Practice Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Job requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness to work days, weekends and evenings at all 3 locations
• Highly comfortable and accessible to electronic medias (training, Facebook, email, blogs etc.)
• Ability to lift 40 lbs regularly and stand for long periods of time a must
• Reliable transportation
• Sales, retail or customer service experience
• Cash management experience
• Passion for animals
• Strong communication, problem solving & numeracy skills.
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Committed, reliable, flexible, self-motivated
• Energetic, positive attitude, open to change
• Polite, respectful, trustworthy.
• Bilingual Speaking (French/English)
• Read and write in English and french
  
• An education in basic animal and/or human nutrition and experience working or volunteering in a zoo or shelter would be considered assets.
• Owning a pet or pets is a definite asset.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Fair Scheduling
• Great product discounts for your pets and free products too!
• Extended medical and health coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision
• Basic life insurance and disability
• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with 5% employer matching
• 2 weeks of vacation allocated (pro-rated) & 8 paid public holidays in NB
• 5 paid personal leave/sick days per year
• Bonus programs that include team sales goals

We thank you for your interest in Global Pet Foods!

Vous tes passionn(e) par les animaux de compagnie et vous souhaitez aider les autres propritaires d'animaux leur offrir la meilleure alimentation possible ?

Aimeriez-vous voir la diffrence que vos connaissances et vos conseils peuvent faire sur la sant gnrale des animaux domestiques ?

Nos valeurs sont les suivantes :

Soutien: Passion daider les animaux et leur famille.

Esprit dquipe: Un milieu de travail inclusif, accueillant et respectueux.

Curiosit: Nous apprenons en permanence et nous apportons des solutions

Engags - Nous sommes fiers de ce que nous faisons

Ralisation - Nous travaillons dur et obtenons des rsultats

Plaisir : Nous contribuons tous crer un environnement amusant, positif et scuritaire

Nous embauchons 1 conseiller(re) la vente temps plein.

Les responsabilits gnrales comprennent, mais ne se limitent pas :

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  Offrir un excellent service la clientle
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  Atteindre et dpasser les objectifs de vente quotidiens, hebdomadaires et mensuels
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  Maintenir l'inventaire et la prsentation des produits
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  Maintenir la propret du magasin
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  Suivre rgulirement des formations sur les produits
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  Reprsenter Global Pet Foods lors des expositions commerciales et d'vnements locaux
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  Encadrer les nouveaux employs avec les procdures de travail
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  Respecter les politiques et les procdures de sant et de scurit
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  D'autres tches sont assignes

Exigences du poste:

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  Diplme d'tudes secondaires ou lquivalent
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  Disponibilit pour travailler les jours, les fins de semaine et les soirs
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  Trs l'aise et accessible aux mdias lectroniques (formation, Facebook, E-mail, blogs, etc.)
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  La capacit de soulever rgulirement 40 livres et rester debout pendant de longues priodes est indispensable.
• La capacit de utiliser une chelle.
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  Moyen de transport fiable
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  Exprience en vente ou en service la clientle
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  Exprience en gestion de caisse
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  Passion pour les animaux
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  Solides comptences en matire de communication, de rsolution de problmes et de calcul.
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  Volont d'apprendre
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  Engag, fiable, flexible et motiv
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  Politesse et respect
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  Bilinguisme (franais et anglais) loral et lcrit
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  Une formation en nutrition animale et/ou humaine de base et une exprience de travail ou de bnvolat dans un zoo ou un refuge seraient considres comme des atouts.
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  Propritaire dun animal de compagnie est certainement un atout.

Avantages du poste:

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  Salaires comptitifs
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  Horaire quitable, heures garanties
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  Rabais sur les produits pour vos animaux de compagnie et des produits gratuits!
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  Avantages sociaux; assurance mdicaux, dentaires et vision
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  Programme daide aux employs et la famille (PAEF)
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  Rgime enregistr d'pargne-retraite (REER) avec jusqu' 5% de contribution par lemployeur
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  2 semaines de vacances payes (prorata pour la premire anne)
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  8 jours fris pays
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  5 jours de congs pays pour raison personnelle/de maladie par an (prorata pour la premire anne)
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  Bonus bass sur les objectifs de vente

Job Description

Salary: $18-22

Veterinary Assistant - Fredericton Veterinary Walk-In & Urgent Care

Fredericton Veterinary Urgent Care is a part of the Galaxy Vets family, which is a new employee-centric healthcare system with a mission to give veterinary medicine back to veterinary professionals.

Employees are our priority. At Galaxy Vets, we offer top-of-the-market salary, equity, and a competitive benefits package, all intended to prevent burnout and enable you to focus on what you love--providing quality care to pets and their families.

The Hospital

Newly opened November 2024 in beautiful Fredericton, NB is a fully equipped veterinary facility staffed with an experienced and professional team.
We pride ourselves on compassionate care for patients and clients, and communicating with clients is a top priority. If you are looking for a new opportunity that will allow growth, autonomy, innovation and a sense of purpose, then look no further! The veterinary assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible for advocating for the patient as well as educating the clients. As a veterinary assistant, you will have a wide variety of responsibilities, from assisting veterinarians and technicians in the care of animals, the hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery to clerical and administrative work.

The Position

Essential Job Functions: The following are the essential duties and responsibilities required for this position. The candidate must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:

Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and assist in preparing patients for surgery and minor procedures

Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytology

Provides assistance during radiology procedures

Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner during examinations and procedures

Obtain weights and accurate vital signs on patients

Document any changes of a pets condition and vital signs appropriately in medical records and notify doctor or veterinary technicians of any unusual medical or behavioral problems

Feed, exercise, groom or bathe animals as prescribed by the attending veterinarian or as the client has requested

Communicate with all aspects of the medical team

Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennels and runs, treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgery suite

Communicate with clients per hospital policy in a compassionate and professional way on either the status of their pet, or any questions they may have

Ensure that supplies are always available and adequately stocked in each exam room and treatment area

Accurately dispense medication prescribed by the doctor; identify and record microchip numbers, tattoos, and other markings in patients records

Perform other duties as assigned by doctors, receptionists, and veterinary technicians to assist in the smooth flow of the daily operation of the hospital

Tasks may include bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, moving from room to room, and sitting; may be required to walk or stand for extended periods of time

Occasional travel may be required to fill in shifts at our other hospitals located in New Brunswick. Travel costs (mileage & lodging) will be covered.

The list of responsibilities and functions above are representations of the tasks performed by this position. The omission of an essential task does not prevent management from assigning if such tasks are a logical assignment for this position

The Candidate

High School diploma

Veterinary Assistant experience preferred

Flexible schedule, including weekends, evening and holiday shifts

Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling

Must have basic computer skills.

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment, and be able to manage stressful situations

Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required

Must be dependable, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to work around sick or fractious animals, zoonotic diseases, hazardous materials and cleaning chemicals and anesthetic gas.

Take safety precautions for exposure to drugs, anesthesia, and radiation

The Perks

Competitive compensation (starting at $8- 22)

Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Staff discount

Participation in the Companys Employee Ownership Trust proportionate to the number of people participating in the trust and compensation levelling

Ongoing Feedback loops to ensure Employee satisfaction and autonomy with a strong focus on burnout prevention

Job Description

Salary: $18-22

Veterinary Assistant - New Brunswick Urgent Care Group

Moncton Veterinary Urgent Care & Walk-in is a part of the Galaxy Vets family, which is a new employee-centric healthcare system with a mission to give veterinary medicine back to veterinary professionals.

Employees are our priority. At Galaxy Vets, we offer top-of-the-market salary, equity, and a competitive benefits package, all intended to prevent burnout and enable you to focus on what you love--providing quality care to pets and their families.

We pride ourselves on compassionate care for patients and clients, and communicating with clients is a top priority. If you are looking for a new opportunity that will allow growth, autonomy, innovation and a sense of purpose, then look no further! The veterinary assistant is a crucial part of the medical team and is responsible for advocating for the patient as well as educating the clients.
As a veterinary assistant, you will have a wide variety of responsibilities, from assisting veterinarians and technicians in the care of animals, the hospital, and all medical equipment and machinery to clerical and administrative work.

The Position

Essential Job Functions: The following are the essential duties and responsibilities required for this position. The candidate must be able to perform all the following duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation:

Assist doctors and technicians with appointments and assist in preparing patients for surgery and minor procedures

Collect and prepare laboratory samples such as fecal, urine, and ear cytology

Provides assistance during radiology procedures

Restrain animals in a safe, efficient and compassionate manner during examinations and procedures

Obtain weights and accurate vital signs on patients

Document any changes of a pets condition and vital signs appropriately in medical records and notify doctor or veterinary technicians of any unusual medical or behavioral problems

Feed, exercise, groom or bathe animals as prescribed by the attending veterinarian or as the client has requested

Communicate with all aspects of the medical team

Maintain the cleanliness of the hospital, including kennels and runs, treatment areas, exam rooms, and surgery suite

Communicate with clients per hospital policy in a compassionate and professional way on either the status of their pet, or any questions they may have

Ensure that supplies are always available and adequately stocked in each exam room and treatment area

Accurately dispense medication prescribed by the doctor; identify and record microchip numbers, tattoos, and other markings in patients records

Perform other duties as assigned by doctors, receptionists, and veterinary technicians to assist in the smooth flow of the daily operation of the hospital

Tasks may include bending, standing, stooping, kneeling, moving from room to room, and sitting; may be required to walk or stand for extended periods of time

Occasional travel may be required to fill in shifts at our other hospitals located in New Brunswick. Travel costs (mileage & lodging) will be covered.

The list of responsibilities and functions above are representations of the tasks performed by this position. The omission of an essential task does not prevent management from assigning if such tasks are a logical assignment for this position

The Candidate

High School diploma

Veterinary Assistant experience preferred

Flexible schedule, including weekends, evening and holiday shifts

Knowledge of medical procedures and animal handling

Must have basic computer skills.

Must possess strong communication skills, good judgment, and be able to manage stressful situations

Must have the physical and mental capacity to perform in a fast-paced and challenging environment

Excellent communication skills, a sense of urgency, and working harmoniously with teammates is required

Must be dependable, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Open and willingness to travel between several hospital locations as required

The Perks

Competitive compensation ($8- 22/hour)

4 weeks paid time off (144 hours)

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance with Canada Life

Staff discount (85% or at cost)

3 day work week (36 hours/week) + virtual paid meetings

Participation in the Companys Employee Ownership Trust proportionate to the number of people participating in the trust and compensation levelling

Ongoing Feedback loops to ensure Employee satisfaction and autonomy with a strong focus on burnout prevention

Interested or have questions?
Apply directly or reach out to Lindsay Mosher, our Head of Talent for more information!

Job Description

Amherst Veterinary Hospital Amherst Veterinary Hospital (amherstvethospital.com)   is a busy, progressive small animal clinic, serving the community for over 30 years in the Kitsilano/Point Grey area of Vancouver. We are a full-service hospital with long-term staff who are Fear Free certified, dedicated, and friendly animal lovers. We strive to provide excellent quality of care for all of our patients, excellent client service and a positive environment for our employees where their knowledge and skills can expand. If you are an experienced individual looking for a Full-Time role we look forward to meeting you.

About The Role:

We are looking for a motivated, responsible, compassionate individual with a strong work ethic. The position is full time.

Duties involve:

·   Cleaning of kennels

·   Animal restraint

·   Walking, feeding and medicating the patients

·   Preparation of surgery suite

·   Supporting the doctors and technicians in their roles

·   Animal husbandry

·         Receptionist duties

Expected Wage Range: $19.50 - $24.00

What We Offer:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Include: Medical, Dental & Life Insurance and uniform allowance.
• Flexible Schedule
• Vacation & Paid Time Off

Meet VetCare:

VetCare (vet-care.ca) is a proudly Canadian-owned acquirer and operator of veterinary practices, based in Vancouver, and with passionate team members across Canada. Our commitment to care is at the heart of what we do, from guiding our talented medical and operations teams, supporting practice owners through seamless transitions, and providing the highest quality of care to patients through our community-focused practices.
 

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