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Veterinary Assistant, Feltham Animal Hospital

VCA

Victoria, British Columbia

Veterinary Assistant, Feltham Animal Hospital

VCA

Victoria, British Columbia
 
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Veterinary Assistant

Location: Victoria, BC

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Employment Type: Full-time

Feltham Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will share our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our loyal clientele and the highest-quality care for their pets.

Your role will be:

  • 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, laundry, and stocking inventory

  • Enhance the client’s experience by coordinating between the clients and members of the medical team

  • Carries out Reception tasks as required (e.g. answering telephone calls, invoicing clients, booking appointments)
    • Maintains autoclave packs 
    • Washes, dries, and wraps greens for sterilization 
    • Cleans and sterilizes instruments 
    • Prepares appointment rooms for examinations (e.g. ensuring rooms are stocked and clean) 

What’s required?

  • Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team

  • Compassion and a nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients

  • Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations

  • Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning

  • Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

  • Ability to manage time efficiently while taking on multiple tasks

  • Previous work experience in a veterinary practice is considered an asset

What VCA Canada Offers

  • RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!

  • VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

  • Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

  • Flexible schedules!

  • Competitive wages and benefits!

  • Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)

  • Annual uniform allowance

  • Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!

  • Referral Bonus Rewards

  • Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives

  • Generous personal pet care discounts

  • And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

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VCA is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

 We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

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About VCA

Caring For Life's Greatest Companions ... it's what we do

 

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.