Veterinary Assistant, Fairfield Animal Hospital
About The Position
Join the team at Fairfield Animal Hospital, the only 24-hour emergency animal hospital in the Central Okanagan, and help deliver life-saving care to the pets of Kelowna and the surrounding community. At Fairfield Animal Hospital, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll be part of a long-standing, community-rooted clinic celebrating 50 years of serving Kelowna's companion animals. Voted the #1 Veterinary Hospital in the Central Okanagan and a repeat Gold winner for Best Emergency Vet, Fairfield operates 24/7/365 on an emergency triage basis, giving you exposure to a steady, varied caseload. You'll join a team that holds fast to a culture of respect, kindness, and community, with real investment in your growth and work-life balance.
Requirements
- High school diploma; Veterinary Assistant Degree/Certification preferred
- Comfort with physical demands of the role, including standing/walking up to 10 hours per day and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs
- Punctuality, reliability, and a compassionate, empathetic approach with clients and patients
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
Nice To Haves
- Veterinary Assistant Degree/Certification
Responsibilities
- Support veterinarians and technicians with hands-on patient care during emergency and critical care cases
- Assist with restraint, basic treatments, and day-to-day patient handling across a high-volume caseload
- Bring strong math fundamentals (fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions) to daily tasks
- Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture
Benefits
- health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- retirement benefits
- paid time off (including sick leave and vacation)
- short-term and long-term disability
- life insurance
- Competitive compensation, with premiums for evening and overnight shifts
- RRSP matching program
- Comprehensive extended health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- Health & wellness benefit (annual allowance)
- Employee assistance program (professional counseling)
- Paid vacation time, sick days, and bereavement leave
- Uniform allowance
- Generous staff discounts on services and products, plus staff pet facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
