Veterinary Assistant, Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital

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

Job summary

A leading veterinary healthcare provider in Calgary seeks a full-time Veterinary Assistant to assist veterinarians and provide compassionate care to pets. Candidates should have strong client service and communication skills, with a preferred background in veterinary education. Join a caring culture with opportunities for professional development and generous pet care discounts.

Benefits

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Flexible schedules

Competitive wages and benefits

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous personal pet care discounts

Annual uniform allowance

Exceptional career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust with clients.
• Strong communication to work in a diverse team.
• Compassion and nurturing attitude when providing care.
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.
• Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning.
• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks.
• Provide compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients.
• Perform technical skills such as patient care and surgical assisting.
• Maintain hospital by cleaning kennels.

Skills

Client service skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Ability to handle stress

Enthusiasm for learning

Initiative

Education

Veterinary education or certificate

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Location: Calgary, AB

Dalhousie Varsity Animal Hospital is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join their team.

Your role will be:

• 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 the 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 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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