Veterinary Assistant - Pickering Animal Hospital

VetCare Canada; Pickering; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms

Pet benefits

Extended health and dental benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Professional development platform

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Job summary

VetCare is seeking a Vet Assistant for Pickering Animal Hospital to counsel clients under a Veterinarian or RVT on medications, home care, vaccines, and preventive care. You will collaborate on lab procedures and testing, and warmly greet and handle animals to keep them calm and secure.

Weekend coverage, including Saturdays, is required. The role is full-time, with uniforms, pet benefits, and comprehensive health plans. Join a supportive team with strong tenure and community focus.

Qualifications

• Previous related experience is required.
• Weekend coverage is needed; Saturdays.
• This position is full-time with competitive salaries and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate clients under a Veterinarian or RVT on medications, home care, vaccination requirements and preventive care.
• Explain laboratory procedures and testing in collaboration with the team.
• Greet, handle and treat animals to maintain a safe and comforting environment.

Skills

Client communication

Animal care

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

Welcome, we're thrilled you are considering joining the highly skilled team at Pickering Animal Hospital

Learn More

Looking for a workplace that feels like home? Pickering Animal Hospital offers more than just a job; we offer a supportive community. Located in a convenient, amenity-rich area of Pickering, we balance high-standard care with a fun, collaborative atmosphere. With a team that has stayed together for over a decade and a client base that spans 30 years, you’ll find a level of trust and teamwork here that is hard to match. Come make a meaningful impact with us!

We are located in an up-and-coming area of Pickering, our plaza offers many interesting vendors, including banks, restaurants, a dollar store, Planet Fitness, and a Montessori Daycare. Pickering Animal Hospital provides a supportive and collaborative work environment, many of our team members have been with us for well over 10 years and some of our clients have been with us for as long as 30 years. We all have a strong desire to make work both fun and meaningful.

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. The successful candidate must be available to work on Saturdays. Previous related experience is required. This position is full-time. We offer competitive salaries, uniforms, pet benefits, extended health and dental benefits and a great working environment.

Why Join The Pickering Team?

A Supportive, Collaborative Environment: Work alongside experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client care staff who value communication, respect, and clinical excellence.

Flexibility and Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of life outside of work. Whether you’re seeking full-time or a part-time schedule, we’ll work with you to find the right fit.

Professional Growth: Access to a continuing education platform, to develop your veterinary skills.

What The Role Can Offer

• Flexible Schedule
• Vacation & Paid Time Off

Pay Rate: $18.00 - $21.00

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

About VetCare

VetCare (vet-care.ca) is proudly Canadian, with roots in Vancouver that have extended to practice teams across Canada. We blend the personal touch of local clinics with the collective expertise of our veterinary community, offering mentorship, operations support and recruitment efforts to keep care strong. With this collaborative approach, we aim to foster better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.