Veterinary Assistant

Latvijas Biozinātņu un tehnoloģiju universitāte

LATVIJA, Kristapa Helmaņa iela 8, Jelgava, Jelgava, Lettland

Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies Veterinary Clinic is offering a full-time position for a veterinary assistant, working hours 9:00-17:00, in the Small Animal Clinic Surgery Unit for an indefinite period. Responsibilities: Animal restraint; Animal care and monitoring during anesthesia recovery; Performing various medical procedures; Monitoring animal vital signs under veterinarian supervision; Preparing animals for surgical procedures; Monitoring and assisting animals during anesthesia; Assisting during surgical procedures; Housekeeping duties. Requirements: General secondary education; Preferred: secondary specialized education in veterinary medicine; Preferred: previous experience working with small animals; Preferred: previous experience in the medical field, with priority given to specialists in surgery; High sense of responsibility; Empathy towards animals; Mandatory knowledge of the state language; Veterinary assistant education will be considered an advantage. We offer: Work in a modern equipped veterinary clinic; Social guarantees and employee additional benefits in accordance with the Collective Labor Agreement; Friendly team; Growth opportunities. The position has a gross hourly rate of 7.00 EUR. Work location: LBTU Veterinary Clinic, Kristapa Helmaņa iela 8, M Building, Jelgava. Please send your cover letter and CV (Curriculum Vitae) by September 30, 2026 to [email protected]. Based on the General Data Protection Regulation, personal data provided in your application documents will be processed to ensure the conduct of this selection competition. The data controller for processing personal data provided in the application documents is Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies, address: Lielā iela 2, Jelgava.