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Student Assistants (Up to 3 Positions) - Veterinary Teaching Hospital - Atlantic Veterinary College*REPOSTED*AMENDED CLOSING*

Competition Number:
28S21R
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Veterinary Teaching Hospital
Position:
Student Assistants
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 37.5 hours per week
Salary:

$13.00 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay)

Term:

As soon as possible to September, 2021

The Veterinary Teaching Hospital is seeking applications from interested DVM students to work as Student Assistants for the summer months. There are up to three vacant positions:           

Please note:  This competition will also be used to create a casual list for the 2021/2022 Academic term.

2 positions – Client Services / SA Float                                                                   

1 position – Small Animal Float

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties will vary among the different positions.  The basic duties for all clinical positions will include:

  • Providing nursing care
  • Ensuring that all treatments and diagnostic procedures are carried out
  • Maintaining records
  • Critical care duty in ICU
  • Providing vacation relief for AHT’s and providing emergency assistance to veterinarians after hours
  • Assisting in admission and discharge of animals
  • Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness in the VTH
  • Client Services position duties will include all aspects of reception, admitting, schedule, invoicing and handling of cash
  • Performing other related duties as required
  • Some positions will involve working a rotating schedule, after hours work, nights and weekend duty, and/or the requirement to work on a statutory holiday

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Candidates must be 2nd or 3rd year DVM students (First year DVM students may be eligible for clinical positions if exceptional experience can be demonstrated)
  • Previous clinical experience preferred
  • Good oral communications skills are required

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified student candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and full-time international students with a valid study permit will be given priority.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

Previous applicants from Competition #28S21 need not apply.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.