Veterinary Assistant, Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary hospital network in Calgary is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant. You will assist veterinarians with treatments, provide compassionate care to pet patients, and ensure general hospital maintenance. The ideal candidate shows strong communication skills and has a nurturing attitude towards animals. Benefits include RRSP matching and competitive wages.

Benefits

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Competitive wages and health/dental benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team.
• Compassion and a nurturing attitude towards clients and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatments.
• Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients.
• General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels.

Skills

Exceptional client service skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate care

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Initiative in assignments

Education

Previous veterinary education or a certificate

Job description

Overview

Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital is hiring a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team. Location: Calgary, AB

Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients
• Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients
• Technical skills should include knowledge of patient care and restraint, client care, hospital asepsis, and surgical assisting
• General hospital maintenance including cleaning kennels

What’s required?

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team
• Compassion and a nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations
• Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning
• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently
• Previous veterinary education or a certificate is preferred

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 RRSP Student Loan - Ask us more!
• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!
• Competitive wages and health/dental 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
• Extra perks like shopping discounts and cool wellness apps!

Join us!

For more information on who we are, what we do, Paw It Forward and opportunities with VCA, please visit us online at vcacanada.com

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