Reception, Client Care
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Employment Type: Part Time
Guardian Veterinary Centre is welcoming part-time Veterinary Receptionists to our team! The perfect candidate will be an organized, motivated, eager and empathetic individual with a desire to learn more about the veterinary hospital setting. You will be an instrumental part of making our clients and their pets feel welcome and cared for, which is our top priority. Our CCS team is an important, highly valued team that supports the entire hospital. This is an amazing opportunity for post-secondary students to gain exposure and experience at the front desk of a busy veterinary hospital. We are seeking candidates that can work weekends and evenings.
Key Responsibilities
Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patients and pet parents
Answer a multiline phone system and track and schedule appointments effectively
Place outbound calls to pet parents for follow-up and future appointment bookings
Respond and manage email correspondence; clients, referring veterinarians & internal office messages
Admit and discharge pet patients
Invoice/bill clients; obtain pet owner confirmation, and process payments
Perform general housekeeping duties; maintain cleanliness of reception area, examination rooms, pet holding areas, and common areas
Have a willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
Learn common medical terminology
Previous customer service or front desk experience in hospitality is an asset!
Comfortable being around cats, dogs and other furry friends
What We Can Offer You
A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
Competitive wages
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
Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
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 neighborhoods 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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