Veterinary Assistant - Amherst Veterinary Hospital

VetCare Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 19,800 - 24,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VetCare Canada is seeking a full-time Vet Assistant for Amherst Veterinary Hospital located in Vancouver. The role involves counseling clients on animal care, suggesting lab tests, and ensuring a safe environment for animals. Ideal candidates should have experience in animal husbandry, a compassionate approach to care, and multitasking skills.

We aim to provide a supportive environment for our employees, offering competitive salaries, flexible scheduling, and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in animal husbandry is required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Compassionate approach to animal care.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate clients about animal care.
• Suggest and explain lab procedures and testing.
• Treat animals in a safe and secure manner.

Skills

Animal care

Multitasking

Client service

Reliability

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: $22.00/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.