Veterinary Assistant, Horizon Vet Group

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

Job summary

A veterinary care group in Calgary is seeking a dependable part-time Veterinary Assistant to provide support across multiple locations. This role involves assisting veterinary staff, creating a welcoming environment for pet parents, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should demonstrate a compassionate attitude and willingness to learn. An opportunity to grow within the company is present, along with competitive wages and unique benefits.

Benefits

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Flexible schedules

Competitive wages and benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for pet parents.
• Maintain cleanliness of reception and common areas.

Responsibilities

• Rotating through all hospitals within the Horizon Vet Group.
• Create a positive atmosphere for patients.
• Take initiative and adapt to changing situations.

Skills

Compassion and nurturing attitude

Ability to work independently

Willingness to learn

Education

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

Job description

for a part-time tech assistant rotating through all of Horizon Group

Veterinary Assistant

Location: Calgary, AB

Part-time Position

Horizon Vet Group is currently welcoming a part-time, dependable Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This unique opportunity offers the chance to rotate through all hospitals within the Horizon Vet Group, providing valuable experience across multiple locations. 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

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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