Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist, Coach Hill Animal Hospital (Casual)

VCA Animal Hospitals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary service provider in Calgary is seeking a Casual Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have exceptional client service skills and a passion for animal care. Responsibilities include assisting veterinarians, providing compassionate patient care, and maintaining hospital cleanliness. Join us to make a difference in the lives of pets and their families.

Benefits

Competitive wages and benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Exceptional career development

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Exceptional client service skills that build trust and loyalty with clients.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with a dynamic and diverse team.
• Compassion and a nurturing attitude when providing care to clients and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Veterinarians and Technicians with various tasks and treatment of pet patients.
• Providing compassionate care duties, including feeding and walking patients.
• General hospital maintenance, including cleaning kennels.

Skills

Exceptional client service skills

Strong communication skills

Compassion and nurturing attitude

Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Positive outlook and enthusiasm for learning

Education

Previous veterinary education or certificate

Job description

Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist

Location: Calgary, AB

Coach Hill Animal Hospital is welcoming a Casual Veterinary Assistant, Receptionist to join their team. At VCA Animal Hospitals, we take our mission statement – your pet’s health is our top priority and excellent service is our goal – very seriously. With every opportunity, we aim to exceed each pet owner’s expectations.

We’re looking for a personable yet highly professional “service extraordinaire” to join us in delivering our mission to our clients and their pets. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, great communication and exceptional client service skills that make a lasting impression with our clients!

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 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 learningInitiative 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!

• Competitive wages and benefits!
• Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks
• 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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