Veterinary Assistant - Eagle Hill Animal Hospital

VetCare Canada Inc.; Mission; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

VetCare Canada Inc. in Mission, British Columbia, is looking for a Vet Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will counsel clients on animal care, assist with laboratory procedures, and ensure animals feel safe and secure during visits. Prior Veterinary Assistant experience is essential, and candidates must be able to work weekends.

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $19.00 to $24.00, along with comprehensive medical and dental insurance, flexible scheduling, and vacation time.

Qualifications

• Veterinary Assistant experience is required.
• Ability to work weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).
• Knowledge of dosage and purpose of medications.

Responsibilities

• Counsel clients on animal care including medications and vaccinations.
• Suggest laboratory procedures and testing.
• Greet and handle animals with care.

Skills

Animal care counseling

Client education

Laboratory procedures

Handling animals

Weekend availability

Job description

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. Veterinary Assistant experience is required. We are looking for someone who can work Saturdays and Sundays.

Pay Rate: $19.00-$24.00

What The Role Can Offer

• Competitive Base Salary
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental & life insurance
• Flexible Schedule
• Vacation & Paid Time Off

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