Veterinary Assistant - Amherst Veterinary Hospital

VetCare Canada Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual for a full-time role at their busy clinic in Vancouver. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment with long-term staff committed to providing excellent care for animals. Responsibilities include animal restraint, cleaning, and assisting veterinary professionals. The ideal candidate will be motivated, responsible, and eager to expand their skills in a thriving practice. Join a team that values quality care and a positive workplace culture, where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Comprehensive Benefits (Medical, Dental & Life Insurance)

Uniform allowance

Flexible Schedule

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Motivated and responsible individual with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in animal care and veterinary practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning kennels and preparing the surgery suite.
• Walking, feeding, and medicating patients.
• Supporting doctors and technicians in their roles.

Skills

Animal restraint

Animal husbandry

Cleaning skills

Receptionist duties

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Amherst Veterinary Hospital Amherst Veterinary Hospital (amherstvethospital.com) is a busy, progressive small animal clinic, serving the community for over 30 years in the Kitsilano/Point Grey area of Vancouver. We are a full-service hospital with long-term staff who are Fear Free certified, dedicated, and friendly animal lovers. We strive to provide excellent quality of care for all of our patients, excellent client service, and a positive environment for our employees where their knowledge and skills can expand. If you are an experienced individual looking for a Full-Time role, we look forward to meeting you.

About The Role:

We are looking for a motivated, responsible, compassionate individual with a strong work ethic. The position is full time.

Duties involve:

1. Cleaning of kennels
2. Animal restraint
3. Walking, feeding and medicating the patients
4. Preparation of surgery suite
5. Supporting the doctors and technicians in their roles
6. Animal husbandry
7. Receptionist duties

Expected Wage Range: $19.50 - $24.00

What We Offer:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Include: Medical, Dental & Life Insurance and uniform allowance.
• Flexible Schedule
• Vacation & Paid Time Off

Meet VetCare:

VetCare (vet-care.ca) is a proudly Canadian-owned acquirer and operator of veterinary practices, based in Vancouver, and with passionate team members across Canada. Our commitment to care is at the heart of what we do, from guiding our talented medical and operations teams, supporting practice owners through seamless transitions, and providing the highest quality of care to patients through our community-focused practices.