Veterinary Assistant - Kitsilano Animal Clinic

VetCare Canada•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$19 - CA$20•Onsite

About The Position

Our ideal Vet Assistant will counsel and educate clients, under the direction of a Veterinarian or a RVT, on various aspects of animal care such as dosage/purpose of medications, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative healthcare recommendations. In collaboration with the team, they will suggest and explain laboratory procedures and testing. They will also greet, handle, and treat animals in a way that contributes to an environment in which animals feel safe and secure. Weekend coverage is needed for this position.

Requirements

Ability to counsel and educate clients under the direction of a Veterinarian or RVT.
Ability to suggest and explain laboratory procedures and testing.
Ability to greet, handle, and treat animals in a way that makes them feel safe and secure.
Willingness to provide weekend coverage.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a Veterinary Assistant.
Experience in a collaborative environment with experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client care staff.
Familiarity with continuing education platforms for veterinary skills development.

Responsibilities

Counsel and educate clients on animal care, including medication dosage/purpose, home care, vaccination requirements, and preventative healthcare recommendations.
Suggest and explain laboratory procedures and testing in collaboration with the team.
Greet, handle, and treat animals in a way that contributes to an environment in which animals feel safe and secure.
Provide weekend coverage for the position.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Flexible Schedule
Vacation & Paid Time Off
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (includes mental health, relationship, financial and nutritional support)
Community wide social platform
Recognition programs
Access to veterinary learning platform