Veterinary Assistant - Wood Buffalo Animal Hospital

VetCare Canada Inc.; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading veterinary practice in Fort McMurray as a Vet Assistant. In this role, you'll educate clients on animal care, collaborate with veterinary professionals, and ensure a safe environment for animals. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Include: Medical, Dental & Life Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Vacation & Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience with animals is an asset.
• Ability to educate clients on animal care.

Responsibilities

• Counsel and educate clients on animal care.
• Suggest laboratory procedures and testing.
• Greet, handle, and treat animals.

Skills

Client Education

Animal Handling

Team Collaboration

Job description

Wood Buffalo Small Animal Hospital (wbsah.com) is located in Fort McMurray, AB. We are committed to the highest standards of patient care, providing medicine and surgery in a unique, collaborative environment of compassionate and friendly professionals. Our team values work/life balance, offering flexible schedules and a vibrant work environment.

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. Experience with animals is an asset.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Base Salary
• 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.