Veterinary Assistant, Guardian Veterinary Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Edmonton is seeking an Emergency Veterinary Assistant to join their motivated team. The successful candidate will assist veterinarians and technicians while providing compassionate care to pets. Ideal for those with a background in veterinary practices, this position offers competitive wages and benefits including a 5% RRSP match and flexible schedules.

Benefits

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Flexible schedules

Competitive wages and benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary setting is preferred.
• Ability to handle pets gently and effectively.
• Familiarity with basic veterinary procedures is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Veterinarians and Technicians with pet treatment.
• Provide compassionate care including feeding and walking pets.
• Maintain cleanliness of the veterinary hospital.

Skills

Exceptional client service skills

Compassion and nurturing attitude

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Initiative in assignments

Education

Veterinary experience or certificate

Job description

Emergency Veterinary Assistant Location: Edmonton, AB

Guardian Veterinary Centre is welcoming a full-time Veterinary Assistant to join our fun and motivated team of professional pet health caregivers.

The successful candidate will be a believer in the possibilities of high-quality veterinary medicine and patient care—with the expertise and technical know-how to make them happen.

In this position, you will support our Doctors and Technician teams by fostering a positive, low-stress environment for our clients and patients. Veterinary experience or a certificate would be an asset to this role

What you need:

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty

• Compassion and a nurturing attitude, providing care to clients and patients

• Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations

• Initiative in carrying out assignments independently

Duties will include:

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and the treatment of pet patients

• Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients

• General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels

• Patient handling and restraint

• Running lab work and aiding with diagnostic imaging

• Working closely with the ER team to support patient care in the ICU

What VCA Canada Offers!

• 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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