Veterinary Assistant

VCA Animal Hospitals; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary clinic in Toronto is seeking a compassionate Veterinary Assistant to support the veterinary staff. Key responsibilities include assisting with various tasks, creating a welcoming environment, and maintaining cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have strong client service skills and a certificate in veterinary assistance. This position offers competitive wages, career development, and a caring workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive wages and health/dental benefits

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Annual uniform allowance

Referral Bonus Rewards

Generous personal pet care discounts

Qualifications

• Organized, motivated, and empathetic individual required.
• Ability to assist veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments.
• Experience with customer service in a veterinary setting is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for patients and pet parents.
• General housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness in the clinic.

Skills

Client service skills

Compassion

Ability to remain calm under stress

Initiative

Empathy

Education

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

Job description

Veterinary Assistant Location: Toronto, ON

Rosedale Animal Hospital is currently welcoming a full-time, dependable and caring Veterinary Assistant to join our clinic. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments
• Create a warm and welcoming environment for our patient and pet parents
• Create a positive, low-stress atmosphere for our clients and patients
• 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
• Exceptional client service skills
• Compassion and nurturing attitude
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and adapt to changing situations
• Take initiative and work independently
• Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate an asset

What VCA Canada Offers

• A caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation!
• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• Competitive wages and health/dental 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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