Veterinary Assistant/Reception
About The Position
Pawsitive Veterinary Care is seeking an energetic individual with a passion for animals to join their team as a Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist. This role is for maternity coverage, starting May 2026 and concluding between August and December 2027. The ideal candidate will assist in the day-to-day practice flow, requiring animal experience, strong interpersonal and computer skills, and excellent customer service. The position involves a variety of duties including animal handling, assisting medical staff and clients, maintaining cleanliness, and administrative tasks.
Requirements
- animal experience
- interpersonal skills
- strong work ethic
- computer skills
- customer service
- confident in animal handling for both cats and dogs
Responsibilities
- animal restraint and husbandry
- assisting veterinarians, technicians, and clients
- cleaning and sterilization procedures
- laboratory sample handling
- anesthesia and surgical assistance
- customer service: phone calls, client education
Benefits
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- sick days
- learning opportunities
- scrub allowance
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
- Pet and veterinary discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
