Veterinary Assistant

Location: Vancouver, BC

Vancouver Animal Wellness Hospital is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our team!

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

• 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 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 : $17.75 to $23.00 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!

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

• 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!

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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.

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