Veterinary Assistant, Surgery, Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centre

Marsveterinary; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Employer 5% Match Program

Competitive wages and benefits

Annual uniform allowance

Referral Bonus Rewards

Job summary

Marsveterinary is looking for a dependable Veterinary Assistant to join their Surgery department in Vancouver. This full-time position involves assisting the veterinary staff with various tasks and creating a warm environment for pets and their owners.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and be able to work independently while providing compassionate care in a veterinary setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting is beneficial.
• Completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing course is a plus.
• Awareness of the hospital's policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the veterinary staff with various tasks and treatments.
• Take initiative and work independently.
• Ensure cleanliness of operating rooms and common areas.

Skills

Customer service skills

Veterinary knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

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

Job description

Veterinary Assistant

Department: Surgery

Compensation: $19.00 to $25.00 per hour, depending on experience

Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre welcomes a dependable and caring Veterinary Assistant to join our team full-time.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an organized, motivated, and empathetic individual to join us in an important support role for the entire hospital. The veterinary assistants in our Surgery department play an important role in keeping the service running smoothly and performing a wide range of tasks while assisting with orthopedic, soft tissue, and emergency surgeries.

• Assist the 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
• Take initiative and work independently
• General housekeeping duties; cleanliness of reception area, pet holding areas, and common areas
• Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures
• Compassion and a nurturing attitude
• Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset

Schedule

Schedule: Hours of work will generally be Monday to Wednesday (9 am - 7 pm). Candidates should have some flexibility if coverage is needed in other areas of the hospital on various days.

VTA Duties and Responsibilities

• High standard of instrument reprocessing and sterilization, striving to ensure fully stocked operating rooms in an efficient manner
• Maintenance of equipment and supplies used in our three state-of-the-art surgical units
• Assembling and providing surgical supply sets and carts as ordered for scheduled and emergency surgeries
• Inventory monitoring, ordering, replenishing and rotating supplies in your work area.
• Safe animal restraint and handling of dogs and cats. Must be able to lift up to 20kg patients
• Assisting the surgery team with various animal nursing tasks
• Above average knowledge on sterile preparation of patients for various surgical procedures, including orthopedic & soft tissue procedures. Ability to scrub in to assist the surgeon is also an asset if needed.
• Ability to assist technologists with anesthesia induction of patients for various surgical procedures.
• General cleaning duties; cleanliness of operating rooms, sterilization area, pet holding areas, and common areas. Maintaining continuous surgical laundry flow.
• Preparing and submitting lab samples to various outside laboratories
• Attend staff meetings
• Assisting the Board-Certified Specialist and Registered Veterinary Technologists in any other appropriate capacity as requested

Skills and Knowledge

• Previous experience in a veterinary setting is beneficial, it is not a requirement.
• Completion of a Medical Device Reprocessing course or familiarity with instrumentation and various types of instrument sterilizers (steam/chemical). Candidates with previous experience in medical device reprocessing in a human medical facility will also be considered.
• Recent program graduates who are motivated and confident in their abilities and possess above-average skills are also encouraged to apply.
• Superior customer service and outstanding client communication skills
• Keen interest in improving and learning new skills with a sense of curiosity
• Exceptional organizational skills and a detail-oriented work style
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services, updated medical office procedures
• Knowledge of the use, care, and storage of veterinary instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Awareness of the hospital's policies and procedures
• Know and use standard medical and business abbreviations
• Have physical strength and the ability to stand for an entire shift when needed & lift to 20kg

What VCA Canada Offers

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program – saving for your future just got easier!
• Wellness and Appreciation!
• 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!

VCA Canada is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. If you require any assistance, please let us know.