Are you a highly organized, client-focused individual with a passion for animals and exceptional service? Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre
We are currently hiring for a Reception Administration and Client Service to join our dedicated team at our 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital.
Key responsibilities;
Welcoming clients and patients in a warm, professional manner
Managing check-ins, check-outs, and appointment scheduling in our in-house schedule system; training provided
Handling incoming calls through our multiline system
Prioritize emails and client inquiries efficiently
Coordinating communication between medical teams, specialty services and the referring community
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring smooth administrative flow for standard operating procedures
Supporting the team in delivering exceptional emergency and specialty care to our clients and patients
Qualifications;
2+ years of experience as a receptionist or front desk in human or veterinary medicine.
A professional and calm demeanour when assisting clients with questions, requests, or sensitive information
Experienced with booking medical appointments and locating schedules within the system for: rebooking patients, booking new appointments and urgent appointments
Strong knowledge of electronic medical records; training is provided for our in-house system
Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, Adobe)
Previous knowledge of Moneris POS terminals is an asset
Strong attention to detail & accuracy when recording and relaying information
What we can offer you:
Generous compensation
Fantastic benefits
Continuing education account
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Annual uniform allowance
Referral Bonus Rewards
Generous personal pet care discounts
Paid wellness days, sick days and vacation days
Employee assistance program
E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
Virtual health care (tele-medicine) offering quick access to quality care
Opportunities to give back in your community through VCA Canada initiatives
Why join our team:
Awesome benefits and rewards
Belong to the top Specialty Hospital in Vancouver
A role that truly impacts client and patient experience every day
Canada's Top Employer 2025
Our Story
VCA Canada is a network of veterinary hospitals, with our head office in Calgary, Alberta, committed to positively impacting pets, people, and local communities for nearly 45 years. We have compassion for the neighbourhoods we serve and every pet within them, not just those we see in our hospitals. Every VCA Canada hospital location takes pride in its legacy of excellence, earning the trust of pet owners by delivering the highest quality of medicine to keep pets happy and healthy.
In 2017, VCA Canada became part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, solidifying an even stronger commitment to ensuring the strength and stability of the veterinary profession and our commitment to pet parents nationwide. VCA Canada is also passionate about providing an industry-leading Associate experience to over 4,000 Canadians employed across the country. In 2026, for the third year in a row, we were named one of Alberta's Top Employers, which recognizes organizations whose head offices are located within the province and lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Additionally, we were selected as one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People 2026, which recognizes employers across Canada that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work and programs for young people starting their careers.
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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.