Vet Assistant — Flexible Schedule, Growth & Benefits

VetCare Canada Inc.; Pickering; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Medical, dental & life insurance

Flexible Schedule

Vacation & Paid Time Off

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Learning platform access

Pet benefits

Job summary

VetCare Canada Inc. at Pickering Animal Hospital in Pickering, Ontario is hiring a Vet Assistant to counsel and educate clients under the supervision of a Veterinarian or RVT, covering medications, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative care.

You will greet, handle and treat animals to keep them calm, participate in laboratory procedures, and provide weekend coverage, including Saturdays. We offer competitive salaries, uniforms, pet benefits, extended health and dental, and a

Qualifications

• Counsel and educate clients on medications, home care, vaccinations and preventative care.
• Explain laboratory procedures and testing in collaboration with the team.
• Greet, handle and treat animals to ensure a safe, calm environment.
• Weekend coverage and Saturday availability required.
• Previous related experience is required; full-time position with benefits.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients under supervision of a Veterinarian or RVT on care plans.
• Explain dosing, purpose of medications, and home care instructions.
• Collaborate on lab procedures and testing as part of patient care.
• Greet and manage animals to maintain a reassuring environment.
• Support weekend coverage and maintain high-quality patient interactions.

Skills

Client education

Home care guidance

Vaccination knowledge

Preventative care

Job description

VetCare Canada Inc. at Pickering Animal Hospital in Pickering, Ontario is hiring a Vet Assistant to counsel and educate clients under the supervision of a Veterinarian or RVT, covering medications, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative care.

You will greet, handle and treat animals to keep them calm, participate in laboratory procedures, and provide weekend coverage, including Saturdays. We offer competitive salaries, uniforms, pet benefits, extended health and dental, and a