Overnight Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Location: Calgary, AB Part-time Fixed-term Position Calgary North Animal Hospital 24-hour Emergency Service is hiring a part-time, fixed-term overnight Tech Assistant/Receptionist to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers! This is a position that offers the opportunity to witness and experience working around a very stimulating and varying caseload. This position also come with an attractive overnight premium that is added to the wage. Veterinary experience or certificate is an asset but not required. What you need 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 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 Previous veterinary education or certificate is considered an asset Your role will be Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients Providing compassionate care duties including feeding and walking patients General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels Completing overnight reception duties including intake and discharge of patients What VCA Canada Offers Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture you can thrive in: We have the right fit for you! A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation! Competitive wages and benefits! 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! Come join us caring for life’s greatest companions! VCA Canada 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 need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
