Veterinary Assistant

Eastern Passage, NS

Full-time

Eastern Passage Village Veterinary Clinic 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 ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease

• Compassion and nurturing attitude

• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and adapt to changing situations

• Capable of taking initiative and working both independently and collaboratively

Some of the skills and responsibilities include:

• Assist 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

• 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

• A Veterinary Assistant (VA) or Veterinary Office Assistant (VOA) program certificate is an asset

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!

• Flexible schedules!

• Competitive wages and benefits!

• VCA Canada Student Loan RRSP Program – Ask us more!

• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician scholarship (annual process)

• Medical Library; 2000+ journals, 600+ textbooks, research, and more at your fingertips!

• Extensive online anytime-anywhere access to journals and textbooks

• Annual uniform allowance

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

• 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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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.

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