Veterinary Assistant

Beach Avenue Animal Hospital; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local veterinary clinic in Vancouver is seeking a qualified candidate to provide animal care, administer treatments, and perform dental procedures. The ideal candidate must have a college education and relevant experience of 2-3 years. Responsibilities include client counseling and assisting in laboratory research. This is a full-time position with no remote work option. The job is advertised until March 8, 2026, requiring Canadian residents or those with valid work permits.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of relevant experience.
• Completion of work at the physical location (no remote option).

Responsibilities

• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
• Identify livestock and counsel clients on animal health care.
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research.
• Perform routine animal dental procedures.
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Job details

• Salary 28.00 hourly / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Source Job Bank #3509093

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Administer treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
• Identify livestock
• Counsel clients on animal health care
• Conduct and assist in laboratory research
• May perform a variety of office management and clerical duties
• Perform routine animal dental procedures and assist veterinarians with animal dentistry
• Provide nursing care and rehabilitation therapy for animals
• Provide wound and bandage care

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-03-08