Veterinary Assistant

Western Veterinary Partners; Quinte West; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $500 bonus

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Life insurance and disability

Employee Assistance Program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Personal pet discount

Job summary

VetCare Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

We offer a diverse caseload with dogs, cats, pocket pets, avian patients, and reptiles, and opportunities to grow across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. The role is full-time with a 4/10 schedule, Monday-Thursday, with occasional weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a veterinary assistant
• Proficiency in client communication and education
• Safe animal handling and low-stress restraint for dogs and cats of varying sizes
• Ability to assist in surgical procedures
• Assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures
• Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining weights and vital signs
• Maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Radiology and positioning
• Experience with pocket pets, reptiles, and avian preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Support veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgeries, and dentistry
• Provide safe, gentle patient handling and low-stress restraint
• Prepare patients, equipment, and treatment areas
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation
• Review treatment plans and discharge instructions with clients
• Build positive client relationships through education and service
• Maintain clean exam rooms and treatment spaces

Skills

Client communication

Animal handling

Surgical assistance

Exams and procedures

Medical records

Radiology

Pocket pets

Birds & reptiles

Job description

VetCare Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile Veterinary Assistant who enjoys variety and wants to continue building a well-rounded skill set across patient care, client service, surgery, dentistry, and outpatient procedures. Our diverse caseload includes dogs, cats, reptiles, avian patients, and other pocket pets, providing the opportunity to gain valuable experience caring for a wide range of species.

We are looking for a dependable, motivated team member who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities with confidence, anticipates the needs of the team, and communicates professionally. The ideal candidate takes pride in providing exceptional support and compassionate care throughout every stage of the patient experience.

In this position, you will take an active role in:

• Supporting veterinarians during exams, treatments, surgical procedures, and dentistry
• Providing safe, gentle patient handling and low-stress restraint during outpatient and procedural care
• Preparing patients, equipment, and treatment areas for appointments and procedures
• Maintaining accurate medical records and treatment documentation
• Reviewing treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions with clients clearly and compassionately
• Building positive client relationships through education, communication, and attentive service
• Maintaining clean, organized, and fully prepared exam rooms, treatment areas, and procedural spaces

Schedule and compensation:

• Compensation: $20 - $24 per hour, for each hour worked
• This is a full-time position, with a 4/10 schedule and availability needed Monday-Thursday. Weekend availability is occasionally needed to support coverage, though weekend shifts are infrequent.

Full-time Benefits Package*:

• Bonus package: Up to $500 depending on experience
• Health package: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off in accordance with site policy and applicable law
• Personal pet discount

*Part-time team members may be eligible for limited benefits in accordance with company policy and state law

Minimum qualifications and skill set:

• 3+years of experience in a veterinary assistant required

• Proficiency in the following skills:

  • Client communication and education
  • Safe animal handling and low-stress restraint skills for dogs and cats of varying sizes and temperaments
  • Ability to assist in surgical procedures
  • Ability to assist with exams, treatments, blood draws, and outpatient procedures
  • Experience collecting patient histories and obtaining patient weights and vital signs
  • Ability to maintain accurate medical records and treatment documentation
  • Radiology and positioning
  • Experience with pocket pets, reptiles, and avian preferred but not required

Why choose VetCare Animal Hospital?

Located in Denver, CO, VetCare Animal Hospital is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care. Our team of five veterinarians sees a diverse range of species, including dogs, cats, pocket pets, avian patients, and reptiles, creating a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment.

We provide a wide range of services, including wellness care, dentistry, surgery, and ongoing management of chronic conditions. Our practice also partners with a board-certified veterinary surgeon to perform orthopedic procedures in-house, providing opportunities to be involved in advanced surgical cases while delivering exceptional patient care.

The application deadline is at least 5 days after the posting date.

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role’s requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Pay Range

$20 - $24 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.

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