Veterinary Assistant

Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern animal hospital in Ottawa is seeking an experienced veterinary assistant. The role includes assisting with patient care, client service, and maintaining hospital organization. With competitive pay and a focus on education and a positive culture, this position offers a rewarding environment. Applicants should have strong client service skills and a collaborative approach. Apply by sending your resume via email.

Benefits

Health spending account

Continuing education

Annual bonuses

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Confidence in client service skills and abilities.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care.
• Completing treatments for patients.
• Preparing for and facilitating surgeries and procedures.
• Providing assistance to clients in person.
• Communicating with referring veterinarians.

Skills

Client service skills

Ability to work in dynamic environment

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

EMPLOYER: Capital City Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Capital City Specialty & Emergency is Ottawa’s newest state of the art animal hospital! Opened in Spring 2023, Capital City is growing our team of over 100 veterinary professionals to provide outstanding patient care and client service. Our team includes world-renown specialists working with top-of-the-line equipment to provide an exceptional experience. Our focus on medicine, community, education, and positive culture makes this a hospital unlike any other. With over 17,000 square feet of space, leading edge technology, and independent local ownership, Capital City wants you to join our team and we know this is an animal hospital where you’ll be proud to work.

Capital City is currently looking for an experienced, professional, and collaborative veterinary assistant to join our team. Duties and responsibilities in this role will include both medical and client service elements, including but not limited to:

• Assisting veterinarians and technicians with patient care
• Completing treatments for patients
• Preparing for and facilitating surgeries and procedures
• Replenishing hospital supplies
• Preparing prescriptions
• Providing assistance to clients in person
• Invoicing clients and taking payments
• Communicating with referring veterinarians
• Communicating with various team members within the hospital
• Cleaning and organizing all hospital spaces
• Providing brief patient assessment
• Completing aftercare paperwork
• Managing patient files and digital documents

What you need to work at Capital City:

• Confidence in your client service skills and abilities
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
• A collaborative and team-focused approach to work
• Appreciation of a positive veterinary culture

What Capital City can offer you:

• Competitive industry pay for Ottawa with excellent overall compensation including group benefits (with a $1500 health spending account), sick pay, continuing education, uniform allowance, staff discounts, annual bonuses, and more. Capital City is a living wage employer!
• A dynamic and exciting workplace with an emphasis on education and professional development
• A positive hospital culture and workplace atmosphere you get to build every day
• Hospital owners who work shoulder to shoulder with the team

Benefits include:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Wellness program

We offer a salary of $19.10+ per hour and various job types including Full-time, Part-Time, and Permanent positions.

To apply, please email your resume to [e-mail].