Veterinary Assistant - Richmond Animal Hospital

VetCare Canada Inc.; Richmond; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary practice in Richmond, BC, is seeking a Vet Assistant for a temporary role covering up to 18 months. The ideal candidate will work 24 hours a week, providing care for animals and guidance to clients. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, and vacation time, promoting a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in animal care and client interaction.
• Ability to work under direction of Veterinarian or RVT.
• Knowledge of medications and preventative healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate clients about animal care.
• Suggest laboratory procedures and testing.
• Handle and treat animals in a safe manner.

Skills

Client counseling

Animal handling

Treatment education

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Our hospital is quite sizable with3-4 vets per day. We are well set up with equipment and staff, and have been in the Richmond community for 30+ years! We are AAHA accredited and very proud of it; we recently passed our re-accreditation inspection with flying colors this past month!

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.

Please note this is a temporary role to cover a leave of up to 18 months. For this position we require the new team member to work 24 hours a week.

Expected Wage Range : $17.43 - $24.00

What We Offer :

• Comprehensive Benefits Include : Medical, Dental & Life Insurance and uniform allowance.
• Flexible Schedule
• Vacation & Paid Time Off

Meet VetCare :

VetCare (vet-care.ca) is a proudly Canadian-owned acquirer and operator of veterinary practices, based in Vancouver, and with passionate team members across Canada. Our commitment to care is at the heart of what we do, from guiding our talented medical and operations teams, supporting practice owners through seamless transitions, and providing the highest quality of care to patients through our community-focused practices.

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Veterinary Assistant • Richmond, BC, Canada