Veterinary Assistant - Amherst Veterinary Hospital

VetCare Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking a dedicated Veterinary Assistant to join their compassionate team. This full-time role involves providing essential support in a busy clinic, ensuring the highest quality of care for animals while fostering a positive environment for staff. With a commitment to excellence, the organization offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance, along with a flexible schedule and paid time off. If you are passionate about animal care and looking for a rewarding opportunity to grow your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Uniform allowance

Flexible Schedule

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Motivated, responsible individual with a strong work ethic.
• Experience in veterinary assistance is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong work ethic

Animal handling

Job description

Veterinary Assistant - Amherst Veterinary Hospital

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Amherst Veterinary Hospital 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:

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

What We Offer:

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

Meet VetCare:

VetCare 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.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider