Veterinary Assistant, Animal Emergency Clinic of Fraser Valley
About The Position
AECFV is a leading AAHA accredited veterinary facility providing emergency and critical care coverage to general practices throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley since 1996. Our 8,000 sqft hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art tools and has one of the largest blood banks in Canada. We are one of the largest and busiest standalone emergency hospitals in Western Canada, staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by a team committed to practicing the highest standard of emergency and critical care medicine. AECFV is partnered with Ethos Veterinary Health, a community of over 100 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America. This partnership allows us to focus on best-in-class care and medicine, servant leadership, work-life balance, and employee well-being and growth, while being supported by Ethos Vet Health's resources.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Solid understanding of mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and proportions.
- Demonstrate the ability to define problems, collect data, articulate issues, and escalate matters to a supervisor as needed.
- Exhibit a strong desire to learn and apply new knowledge and skills to your daily work.
- Bring a positive attitude, considerateness, and approachability to all interactions.
- Show punctuality, consistency, and reliability in your work, along with a compassionate and empathetic approach.
- Project a professional image with maturity.
- Fundamental computer skills, including proficiency in Windows-based programs.
- Handle physical demands such as walking and standing for up to 10 hours per day, sitting, reaching with arms and hands, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Self-motivator who works efficiently and proactively.
- Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect, communicate effectively, listen attentively, and seek clarification when needed.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of Veterinary Assistant Degree/Certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Define problems, collect data, articulate issues, and escalate matters to a supervisor as needed.
- Apply new knowledge and skills to daily work.
- Treat others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
- Communicate effectively.
- Listen attentively.
- Seek clarification when needed.
Benefits
- Competitive wage rate between $18.50-23.00/hr based on experience.
- Premiums for evening and overnight shifts.
- Relocation Assistance may be available for full-time candidates.
- RRSP Matching Program
- Comprehensive Extended Health Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Health & Wellness Benefit (annual allowance)
- Employee Assistance Program (professional counseling)
- Paid Licensing & Membership Dues
- Paid Vacation time and Sick Days
- Uniform Allowance
- Generous staff discounts on services and products and staff pet facilities
- Lunchroom snacks, staff meals and parties, and funded social club events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
