Veterinary Assistant - Amherst Veterinary Hospital

VetCare Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Pet benefits

Extended health and dental

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Community platform

Recognition programs

Veterinary learning platform

Job summary

Amherst Veterinary Hospital in Vancouver is seeking a motivated Vet Assistant to educate clients on medications, home care and preventive care. You will assist veterinarians and RVTs, explain lab tests, and help ensure a safe environment for the animals.

Weekend coverage is required and previous related experience is expected. The role offers full-time hours with uniforms, pet benefits and extended health and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience is required.
• Availability for weekend work, including Saturdays.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate clients on medications, home care, vaccines and prevention.
• Explain laboratory procedures and testing in collaboration with the team.
• Greet, handle and care for animals to keep them calm and secure.
• Provide weekend coverage; must be available on Saturdays.
• Work in a full-time role with competitive salaries and benefits.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong work ethic

Customer service

Multitasking

Job description

Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Amherst Veterinary Hospital

Amherst Veterinary Hospital is a busy, progressive small animal clinic located in Kitsilano/Point Grey in Vancouver serving the community since 1987.

We are a full-service hospital with long term staff, striving to provide excellent quality of care and medicine for our patients, excellent client service and a positive environment for our employees, where their knowledge/skills can expand.

We are looking for a motivated, responsible, compassionate individual with a strong work ethic. The successful candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate a compassionate approach to animal care, multitask and be reliable. If you enjoy providing exceptional client service and like cleaning and are experienced in animal husbandry then this is the job for you.

About the Role

Our ideal Vet Assistant will counsel and educate clients, under the direction of a Veterinarian or a RVT, on various aspects of animal care such as dosage/purpose of medications, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative healthcare recommendations. In collaboration with the team, they will suggest and explain laboratory procedures and testing. They will also greet, handle, and treat animals in a way that contributes to an environment in which animals feel safe and secure. Weekend coverage is needed for this position. The successful candidate must be available to work on Saturdays. Previous related experience is required. This position is full-time. We offer competitive salaries, uniforms, pet benefits, extended health and dental benefits and a great working environment.

Why Join The Amherst Team?

A Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client care staff who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence.

Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of life outside of work. Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.

Professional Growth: Access to a continuing education platform, to develop your veterinary skills.

What The Role Can Offer

• Flexible Schedule
• Vacation & Paid Time Off

Pay Rate: $20.00/hr - $23.00/hr

The VetCare Community Benefits

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Program which includes mental health, relationship, financial and nutritional support for all team members.
• A community wide social platform
• Recognition programs
• Access to our veterinary learning platform

About VetCare

VetCare (vet-care.ca) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada. We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.