Veterinary Assistant, McKenzie Towne Animal Hospital
VCA Animal Hospitals•Calgary, AB
•Onsite
About The Position
McKenzie Towne Animal Hospital is looking to welcome a dependable, outgoing Veterinary Assistant to join our team. This full-time opportunity includes a range of responsibilities which directly contribute to the efficient and effective daily operation of the department. You will be working full-time at McKenzie Towne, but you will also rotate through Horizon Group when necessary.
Requirements
- Dependable
- Outgoing
- Excellent customer service skills
- Compassion and a nurturing attitude
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment
- Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services and medical procedures
Nice To Haves
- Putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment
- Gaining trust and building relationships with our Oncology clients.
Responsibilities
- Caring for our patients; feeding, walking and offering a gentle voice of assurance
- Ensure animal housing or enclosure is clean, sanitary and comfortable
- Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for patients and pet parents
- Excellent customer service skills; a real aptitude for putting pets and pet parents at ease and creating a welcoming environment.
- Gaining trust and building relationships with our Oncology clients.
- General housekeeping duties
- Willingness to learn more regarding veterinary services and medical procedures
- Compassion and a nurturing attitude
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and maintain a high quality of care in a busy environment
- Working with a team focus, assisting the veterinary staff with various procedures, tasks and treatments
- Drive to learn new things
Benefits
- Employer match (5%) group RRSP plan
- Access to amazing mini-courses
- Membership and dues
- Wellness days, sick days, and vacation time
- Employee assistance program
- Generous Continuing Education benefits; paid to learn!
- Exceptional career development: there is room to grow here!
- Referral Bonus Rewards
- E-tools to assist with meditation, better sleep, exercise, and focus
- Virtual health care (telemedicine) offers quick access to quality care
- Opportunities to give back to your community through VCA initiatives
- Annual uniform allowance
- Generous personal pet care discounts
- Shopping discounts and cool wellness apps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
