Veterinary Assistant Location: Vancouver, AB Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital is welcoming a Veterinary Assistant to join our team! Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients Technical skills should include knowledge of patient care and restraint, client care, and surgical assisting General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels Enhance the client’s experience by coordinating between the clients and members of the medical team 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 Previous veterinary education or certificate Compensation: $17.45 to $25.00 per hour. The hourly rate range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors. 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! Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks 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! Come join us! 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.
