Veterinary Assistant, ER, Vancouver Animal Emergency & Referral Centre

VCA Animal Hospitals • Vancouver, BC

6d • CA$19 - CA$25 • Onsite

About The Position

Vancouver Animal Emergency and Referral Centre is looking for Veterinary Assistants to join our Emergency and Specialty teams! We are a fun-loving and motivated crew of professional pet health caregivers! You’re someone who is passionate about animals and welcomes the opportunity to comfort the next pet patient! You take pride in knowing that you make a difference in easing their stress. You enjoy caring for your pet patients with an energetic attitude. You make sure patient housing is cleaned and maintained at all times to ensure their safety and comfort. You willingly lend a hand to assist team members wherever needed. You are able to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a calm demeanour. Making the client feel important comes second nature to you.

Requirements

• Passionate about animals
• Energetic attitude
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a calm demeanor

Responsibilities

• Comforting pet patients
• Easing pet patient stress
• Caring for pet patients with an energetic attitude
• Ensuring patient housing is cleaned and maintained at all times for safety and comfort
• Assisting team members wherever needed
• Juggling multiple tasks while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Making clients feel important

Benefits

• RRSP Employer 5 % Match Program
• Student Loan assistance
• Caring culture of Wellness and Appreciation
• Medical Library access
• Competitive wages
• Health/dental benefits
• Opportunity to apply for a Veterinary Technician/Technologist scholarship
• Annual uniform allowance
• Exceptional career development opportunities
• Referral Bonus Rewards
• Opportunities to give back to the community through VCA initiatives
• Generous personal pet care discounts
• Extra perks like shopping discounts and wellness apps

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed