Veterinary Assistant, Applecross Veterinary Hospital (Part-time)

VCA Animal Hospitals; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join VCA Animal Hospitals as a part-time Veterinary Assistant in Nanaimo, BC, where you will play a vital role in supporting our veterinary staff and creating a welcoming environment for pets and their families. This position offers valuable experience and numerous benefits, including competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program

Medical Library access

Flexible schedules

Competitive wages and benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous personal pet care discounts

Opportunities to give back to the community

Qualifications

• Dependable and organized individual for a support role.
• Willingness to learn veterinary services and office procedures.
• Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterinary staff with treatments and tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness of reception and pet holding areas.
• Adapt to changing situations in a low-stress atmosphere.

Skills

Compassion

Time Management

Communication

Initiative

Education

Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Location: Nanaimo, BC

Part-time position

Applecross Veterinary Hospital is currently welcoming a part-time, dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in a very important support role for the entire hospital.

• Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for our pet parents
• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our patients and adapt to changing situations
• General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas, and common areas
• Willingness to learn more regarding; veterinary services, updated medical office procedures and assisting the Veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
• Compassion and nurturing attitude
• Take initiative and work independently
• Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset
  
  

Compensation: $16.75 to $25.00 per hour. The hourly rate range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. It may vary depending on the work location of the successful candidate or other factors.

What VCA Canada Offers

Join our team and you will make a huge difference in the lives of pets and their families! With an extensive network of hospitals across Canada, each location offers a diverse experience, a local community feel, and a caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation you can thrive in!

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• Flexible schedules!
• Competitive wages and benefits!
• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship (annual process)
• Annual uniform allowance
• Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• And extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!
  
  

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