Western Veterinary Specialist and Emergency Centre is welcoming an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers.
The successful candidate will support our Doctors and Technician teams by creating a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients. Veterinary experience or a certificate would be an asset to this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients
Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients
General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels and hospital areas
Patient handling and restraint
Running lab work and aiding with diagnostic imaging
Working closely with the ER team to support patient care in the ICU
Qualifications:
Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty
Compassion and a nurturing attitude, providing care to clients and patients
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Initiative in carrying out assignments independently
Hospital Overview
Western strives to provide our employees with a respectful, educational, productive, fun, and collaborative work environment, with the primary goal of delivering world-class veterinary services and patient care. We offer a dynamic team environment, encompassing specialty and emergency services, in a state-of-the-art facility.
What We Can Offer You!!
VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
Paid membership and dues; Annual uniform allowance
Paid wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
Continuing education benefits; paid to learn!
Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
Employee assistance program
Referral Bonus Rewards!
E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
Virtual health care (telemedicine)
Generous personal pet care discounts
And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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VCA Canada Animal Hospitals is a family of over 150 small animal veterinary practices located across 6 Canadian provinces. Our team of over 4,000 Associates provides our communities with general, emergency, and specialty services in our practices, offering compassionate care for pets and their families. Our purpose of caring for life’s greatest companions is felt in every part of the VCA Canada experience, whether it is our patients, our clients, our team members, or our communities.